Six militants killed in Lakki Marwat CTD raid
“A CTD operation in Lakki Marwat ended with six militants killed after a sustained exchange of fire.”
Key points
- A CTD operation in Lakki Marwat ended with six militants killed after a sustained exchange of fire.
- Police say weapons and explosives were recovered, and officials have vowed to continue pursuing armed groups in the region.
At least six militants were killed in Lakki Marwat after opening fire on a Counter-Terrorism Department team during an intelligence-based operation in the Shagayi area. Officials said the exchange lasted around 40 minutes after the suspects initiated the attack.
Following the gun battle, security personnel recovered weapons and explosives from the site, including Kalashnikovs, pistols, hand grenades, and an improvised explosive device. Authorities said the process of identifying the dead militants was still underway.
Senior Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police officials praised the team involved in the operation and vowed to continue pursuing armed groups. The incident adds to a broader wave of security operations in the province as Pakistan intensifies its response to militant activity along the western belt.
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