WANA:
One terrorist was killed and five others injured in Wana, South Waziristan, when security forces foiled a major terror plot by destroying an “explosive-laden vehicle intended for a suicide attack” during an intelligence-based operation on Saturday, state media said citing security sources.
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Citing security sources, the post further stressed: “The operation averted a possible catastrophe in and around Wana, with one terrorist killed and five others injured.”
He also said the “successful action avoided significant civilian casualties” and ensured the safety of the local population.
Home Minister Mohsin Naqvi paid tribute to security forces for foiling a “major terrorism attempt in Wana”.
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He further stated that “security forces destroyed an explosive-laden vehicle and motorcycle” with “utmost professional skill” before the terrorists could attack.
“The security forces, demonstrating consummate skill, ensured the protection of the lives and property of citizens.”
Meanwhile, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Saturday said that a wanted terrorist was killed during an intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
According to a CTD statement, the slain terrorist was identified as Khalid alias Commander, wanted in multiple cases including the targeted killing of CTD operative Muhammad Ali, who was martyred on March 17, 2025.
The department said it had received confirmed information through its technical team that Khalid was present in Korai area within Shorkot police station limits.
Based on the information, a CTD Special Weapons and Tactics team launched an intelligence-based targeted operation early on Saturday on the Tank-Dera Ismail Khan road, the statement said.
“During the operation, the terrorist was surrounded, told to surrender several times and an attempt was made to arrest him. However, instead of surrendering, he opened indiscriminate fire on personnel,” the statement said. He added that he was murdered as a result of retaliation by the CTD.
The statement said the slain terrorist was affiliated with the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan group Zakir Kochi Karwan. He also said he had been evading law enforcement by hiding his identity, frequently changing his appearance and moving from place to place.
The CTD said a 9mm pistol, a hand grenade and a smartphone were recovered from his possession and taken into custody for forensic examination.
He added that efforts were being made to identify and take legal action against their facilitators, financiers and logistical support network.
