K-P forces kill five terrorists in Bannu, Lakki Marwat raid

Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Saturday killed five terrorists in a joint operation in Bannu and Lakki Marwat districts.

According to Express News, the operation targeted the presence of the Fitna al Khawarij in the border areas of Takhti Khel and Howaid. Fitna al Khawarij is the state-designated term for the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and its allies.

The operation was carried out under the supervision of Bannu Regional Police Officer (RPO) Sajad Khan, with strong support from local residents.

During the operation, all police personnel remained safe, while five terrorists were killed as of the filing of this report.

Locals praised the police, stating that they stood alongside them to ensure peace in the region.

The RPO said the K-P police are always ready to maintain law and order and protect the people.

K-P Inspector General of Police (IGP) Zulfiqar Hameed commended the Bannu and Lakki Marwat police for their successful operation.