Cop martyred, 3 injured as terrorists open fire on raiding CTD party near Peshawar
PESHAWAR: A cop was martyred and three others were injured on Thursday during an exchange of fire between terrorists and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on the outskirts of the provincial capital, police said. According to a senior CTD official, the department had received information about the presence of terrorists in the Garhi Sherdad area near Warsak Road, following which the…
PESHAWAR: A police officer was killed and three others sustained injuries on Thursday when terrorists opened fire on a Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) raid in the Garhi Sherdad area near Warsak Road, according to police. The authorities had received information about potential terrorists in the area, leading to the planning of the operation.
Upon arrival, the terrorists immediately began firing at the CTD team. One CTD personnel was martyred during the exchange of gunfire, while three others were injured. In response, one terrorist was reportedly killed. The operation was conducted based on credible intelligence regarding the presence of three suicide bombers. A video captured by a drone showed a terrorist scaling a house and attempting to reach another, eventually being targeted by CTD personnel.
The funeral of the slain officer, Afaaq Khan, was held at the Peshawar police headquarters, attended by KP Governor, cabinet members, officials, and the cop's relatives. KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi condemned the incident, expressing condolences to the family and praising the bravery of the CTD members. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has seen a rise in terrorist activity recently, prompting authorities to increase counterterrorism operations.
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