Three militants killed in K-P's Lakki Marwat

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At least three militants were killed and several others injured during a joint search and strike operation conducted by police and security forces in Lakki Marwat district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, authorities said.

The operation, led by District Police Officer (DPO) Jawad Ishaq, was launched on intelligence-based information regarding the presence of militants in the Tajori area, the KP Police media wing said in a statement.

Personnel from the local police, Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), and Quick Response Force (QRF) participated in the operation, which involved an encounter with 20 to 25 militants in a forested zone near Khan Khel Mandzai, on the border of Tajori and Bargai police stations.

"A fierce exchange of fire lasted for approximately two hours, during which three militants were neutralised," the statement read. No casualties were reported among the security personnel.

Search operations continued in the area following reports that several injured militants had fled.

Inspector General of KP Police, Zulfiqar Hameed, praised the bravery and professionalism of the forces involved. He also acknowledged the critical role of the local peace committee and residents in supporting the effort.

“The cooperation of the local community is vital in our mission to maintain peace and security,” he said, announcing cash rewards and commendation certificates for those involved in the operation.