Three terrorists including commander shot dead in DI Khan operation

DI KHAN: Security forces killed at least three militants, including a key commander, during an Intelligence Based Operation (IBO) in Loni area of ​​Tehsil Kalachi of Dera Ismail Khan.

According to security sources, the operation was launched following intelligence inputs about the presence of militants in the area. A fierce exchange of fire ensued, resulting in the killing of the commander along with two of his associates.

The forces also recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from the possession of the slain terrorists, who were involved in several attacks on security forces and were wanted in several cases.

Security officials said that the successful operation once again proves the resolve of the forces to crush terrorism and secure the region. The security forces reiterated their resolve to wipe out militancy with the cooperation of the public.

It may be noted that a policeman was martyred and three terrorists were killed during an operation in the mountains of Dharmalak in Kohat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa yesterday.

Regional Police Officer (RPO) Kohat Abbas Majeed Marwat said that ASI Ashfaq embraced martyrdom while two other policemen were injured. In the retaliatory action, three terrorists were killed while the others escaped with injuries.

The RPO further said that the police will not let the sacrifices of the martyrs go in vain, and an operation is underway to trace and arrest the injured militants.

The funeral prayers of ASI Ashfaq were offered with full official honours at Kohat Police Lines.

The ceremony was attended by RPO Abbas Majeed, Commissioner Kohat Division Mutasim Ballah Shah, DPO Dr. Zahidullah, senior district officers, political representatives and police personnel.

A well-equipped police contingent also offered a salute before sending the martyr’s body to his native village.