{
  "id": 9553631,
  "title": "Cop martyred, 2 injured as terrorists open fire on raiding party in Peshawar: CTD official",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/cop-martyred-2-injured-as-terrorists-open-fire-on-raiding-party-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T12:30:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2032346/cop-martyred-2-injured-as-terrorists-open-fire-on-raiding-party-in-peshawar-ctd-official"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PESHAWAR witnessed a tragic event on Thursday as a police officer was killed and two others were injured during an encounter with terrorists near the city's outskirts. The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) received intelligence about the presence of militants in the Garhi Sherdad area, prompting them to launch an operation against the group. Upon arrival, the terrorists immediately opened fire on the CTD team, resulting in the loss of one officer's life and injuries to two others. One of the assailants was also reportedly killed during the exchange of gunfire. The incident occurred in the afternoon, with additional law enforcement agencies present and the area surrounded. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been grappling with a surge in terrorist attacks in recent months, prompting authorities to ramp up counterterrorism measures. Just this month, five terrorists were killed in a similar encounter with CTD in the Shamshatoo area, including a prominent commander of the banned ISKP.",
  "summary": "PESHAWAR: A cop was martyred and two 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, a senior CTD official said. According to the senior official, CTD had received information about the presence of terrorists in the Garhi Sherdad area near Warsak Road, following which the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Police officer killed in Peshawar encounter",
    "Two CTD officials injured during terrorist attack",
    "Garhi Sherdad area targeted in latest terrorist operation"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Cop martyred, 2 injured as terrorists open fire on raiding party in Peshawar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/cop-martyred-2-injured-as-terrorists-open-fire-on-raiding-party-in-9555817",
        "published": "2026-09-24T12:40:20.000Z"
      }
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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."
}