Four KP policemen, including CTD DSP, martyred in Karak operation
Four police personnel, including a Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) deputy superintendent, martyred during an exchange of fire in Karak district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, on Thursday. Police said security forces also killed two terrorists during the operation. The search and strike operation began around noon in the Charpara area, where militants had reportedly established a blockade the previous […]
On Thursday in Karak district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, four policemen, including two officials, were killed and two terrorists were also killed in an exchange of fire, according to police. The incident took place in the Charpara area on Wednesday night when terrorists had set up a blockade. The police operation, led by DSP Banda Daud Shah and Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) deputy superintendents of police, involved bomb disposal unit personnel, a drone team, Rescue 15 personnel and Rapid Response Force personnel.
During the raid, the law enforcers encountered and killed two terrorists, including terrorist commander Qaiser Iqbal. Four police personnel were martyred in the encounter – DSP Imranuddin Khan, Latambar Station House Officer Sub-Inspector Afzal Awan, Constable Kazim and Head Constable Amjab from the BDU. Police spokespersons condemned the incident and praised the martyred policemen for their dedication, courage and commitment to public safety.
KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi also expressed sorrow over the loss and vowed to continue the fight against terrorism. Pakistan has been experiencing a sharp rise in violence-linked fatalities, with Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa accounting for a majority of the deaths.
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