At least three militants were killed and several other injured during a search and joint strike operation carried out by the Police and the security forces in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Lakki Marwat district, the authorities said.
The operation, directed by the district police officer (DPO) Jawad Ishaq, was launched on information based on intelligence on the presence of militants in the Tajori area, said the Wing of the media of the KP Police in a statement.
The local police personnel, the Department of Contra-terrorism (CTD) and the rapid response force (QRF) participated in the operation, which involved an encounter with 20 to 25 militants in a wooded area near Khan Khel Mandzai, on the border of the police stations of Tajori and Bargai.
“A fierce fire exchange lasted approximately two hours, during which three militants were neutralized,” said the statement. No victims were reported among security personnel.
The search operations continued in the area after reports that several injured militants had fled.
The inspector General of the KP Police, Zulfiqar Hameed, praised the courage and professionalism of the forces involved. He also recognized the critical role of the local peace committee and residents to support the effort.
“The cooperation of the local community is vital in our mission of maintaining peace and security,” he said, announcing cash rewards and recommendation certificates for those involved in the operation.
