{
  "id": 16076413,
  "title": "4 cops including DSP martyred, 2 terrorists killed during exchange of fire in KP's Karak: police",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/4-cops-including-dsp-martyred-2-terrorists-killed-during-exchange-of-16076413",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T17:03:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2039039/4-cops-including-dsp-martyred-2-terrorists-killed-during-exchange-of-fire-in-kps-karak-police"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LAKKI MARWAT, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Four police officers, including two Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) officials, lost their lives and two terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire on Thursday, according to police sources. The incident occurred during a search and strike operation in the Charpara area, where terrorists had set up a blockade the previous night. The operation was led by DSP Banda Daud Shah and CTD Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Qaiser Iqbal, in cooperation with bomb disposal unit (BDU) personnel, a drone team, Rescue 15 personnel, and Rapid Response Force members. The confrontation took place after the law enforcers raided the hideout of terrorist commander Qaiser Iqbal. The police statement confirmed that two terrorists were killed during the encounter, while DSP Imranuddin Khan, Latambar Station House Officer (SHO) SI Afzal Awan, Constable Kazim, and Head Constable Amjad tragically lost their lives. The police force expressed their gratitude to the four martyred personnel, highlighting their dedication, courage, and commitment to public safety. KP Governor Faisal Karim Kundi mourned the loss and pledged to strengthen the fight against terrorism.",
  "summary": "LAKKI MARWAT: Four policemen, including two officials, were martyred and two terrorists were killed during an exchange of fire in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Karak district on Thursday, police said. A statement by the KP police said law enforcers had initiated a search and strike operation in the Charpara area at noon, where terrorists had set up a blockade on Wednesday night. Banda Daud Shah and…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Four KP policemen, including CTD DSP, martyred in Karak operation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/four-kp-policemen-including-ctd-dsp-martyred-in-karak-operation",
        "published": "2026-10-22T17:30:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}