MARDAN: Superintendent of Police (SP) Ijaz Khan was martyred while three other officials, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), sustained injuries during an encounter with terrorists in Mardan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The encounter erupted in Zada Mata area of the district on Tuesday as law enforcement agencies engaged in a fierce exchange of fire with terrorists, leading to the martyrdom of SP Ijaz Khan. The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) spokesman confirmed the incident, highlighting that the brave SP fell victim to the terrorists’ indiscriminate firing.
The injured officials, including the DSP, were rushed to the hospital for urgent medical attention.
Reports revealed that the terrorists’ gunfire inflicted severe wounds on the law enforcement personnel, necessitating immediate medical assistance.
During the operation police forces retaliated against the terrorists, resulting in the neutralization of two wanted militants.
Sources within the police department disclosed that the operation was intelligence-driven, targeting terrorists in the Katling area of Mardan.
Among the notable successes of the operation was the elimination of the notorious terrorist Mohsin Qadir, a significant blow to terrorist networks operating in the region.
Meanwhile, the funeral prayers for the martyred SP Ijaz Khan were solemnly offered at the Police Lines, with District Police Officer (DPO) Mardan and other dignitaries from the law enforcement fraternity in attendance.
The police top brass paid tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of SP Ijaz Khan, underscoring the resilience of law enforcement personnel in the face of adversity.
