PESHAWAR: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on Thursday killed two terrorists affiliated with the banned outfit Tehreek e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) during an operation in Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
According to a CTD spokesperson, law enforcement personnel conducted an intelligence-based operation in Lakki Marwat during which the terrorists opened fire. In the prompt retaliatory fire, two terrorists were shot dead while others managed to escape.
The spokesperson further mentioned that these terrorists were planning to target sensitive institutions and were wanted by the police for several cases, including target killings and bomb blasts. The killed terrorists were affiliated with Tipu Gul group of TTP.
During the operation, the CTD personnel recovered grenades, arms, and ammunition from the killed terrorists.
Meanwhile, a policeman was injured when unidentified attackers hurled hand grenades at a police checkpost in tehsil Haleem Zai, Mohmmand tribal district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The attackers managed to escape after the police’s retaliation. A search operation is underway in the area: Officials
In related news, the CTD recently arrested three suspects during late-night raids in connection with the Peshawar blast. The CTD spokesperson indicated that the key suspects in the Peshawar blast had been apprehended through targeted raids.
CTD officials reported that an injured terrorist, arrested at the scene of the Peshawar blast, has recorded his statement. However, the investigation faced challenges as the mobile phones and the motorcycle involved were completely damaged.
