Mastermind of Islamabad imambargah attack, four ISKP terrorists killed in Peshawar IBO
Two wanted militants identified; weapons, grenades and IED recovered from hideout
Five members of the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) were killed in an encounter with Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) forces near the Shamshatoo Camp on the outskirts of Peshawar. Intelligence suggested the ISKP militants were planning major attacks, including bombings of sensitive installations, Imambargahs, and churches in Peshawar.
Upon confirming the intel, CTD SWAT teams cordoned off the compound, securing all entry and exit points. The militants opened fire, prompting CTD personnel to return fire, resulting in the death of the five ISKP terrorists. Evidence, including a semiautomatic gun, pistols, grenades, ammunition, and an improvised explosive device, was recovered.
Two identified ISKP members, Imran and Shahidullah, were high-profile terrorists linked to numerous bomb blasts and killings in Peshawar. The CTD is still investigating the identities of the other three militants.
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