Wanted terrorist killed in intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan: CTD
A wanted terrorist affiliated with the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan was killed by the Counter Terrorism Department during an intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan. Authorities recovered weapons and are currently investigating the suspect's support network.
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This operation reflects ongoing security challenges and counter-terrorism efforts in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
The image, used for representational purposes, shows policemen in Peshawar. — AFP/file Listen to article 1x 1.2x 1.5x comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) said on Saturday that a wanted terrorist was killed during an intelligence-based operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Dera Ismail Khan district.
According to a CTD statement, the slain terrorist was identified as Khalid alias Commander, who was wanted in multiple cases, including the targeted killing of CTD Constable Muhammad Ali, who was martyred on March 17, 2025.
The department said that it had received confirmed intelligence through its technical team that Khalid was present in the Korai area within the limits of Shorkot police station.
Acting on the information, a CTD Special Weapons and Tactics team launched a targeted intelligence-based operation early on Saturday on the Tank-Dera Ismail Khan Road, the statement said.
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