Swabi police kill two terrorists in Topi shootout

Authorities recover hand grenades, two pistols, and a 125cc motorcycle from their possession

Police in Swabi killed two terrorists within the jurisdiction of Topi police station, sources said on Monday. According to the district police spokesperson, authorities received information about the presence of outlaws in the Deh Topi area who were planning terrorist attacks.

Acting on the intelligence, a police team immediately rushed to the location. When confronted by law enforcement, the terrorists opened fire on the police team. In the ensuing exchange of fire, both terrorists were killed. Authorities recovered hand grenades, two pistols, and a 125cc motorcycle from their possession.

The slain terrorists were identified as Yasir, son of Sher Aman, and Saudur Rehman, also known as Suwaid, son of Bakht Sultan, both residents of Pabaini. Police said both were active members of the terrorist network Khawarij.

The statement added that the killed militants had been involved in a grenade attack on the Kalabat police post, in which Constable Noor Kamal Shah was critically injured and later attained martyrdom. A search operation is ongoing in the surrounding area to trace any remaining suspects.