CTD guns down three terrorists in Swat intelligence operation

The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police carried out an intelligence-based operation in Swat’s Barikot area on Friday evening, killing three terrorists, including an Afghan national.

According to Swat DPO Umar Khan Gandapur, the operation began around 7 PM following reports of militant presence in the Parrai area of Ghaligay.

As the CTD team approached, the terrorists opened fire, prompting a retaliatory response that led to the deaths of all three militants.

DPO Gundapur revealed that the Afghan origin terrorist was wanted in nine terrorism cases, while the other two were each involved in two cases.

Recovered items included hand grenades, Kalashnikov rifles, and pistols.

The police have seized the terrorists’ mobile phones to trace their associates, and a search operation is underway to apprehend any remaining accomplices.

Earlier, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) police, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies, conducted a successful operation in the Zargari and Shnawoori areas of Hangu district.

According to police spokesperson, the operation resulted in the killing of nine terrorists in the area.

During the intense exchange of fire, District Police Officer (DPO) Khalid Khan and Station House Officer (SHO) Nabi Khan sustained injuries.

The wounded officers were promptly transferred to a local hospital for treatment, according to police sources.