US EditionFive Terrorists Killed in K-P's Hangu, Say Police
HANGU DISTRICT, KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA, PAKISTAN, JUL 19 – The joint intelligence-based operation targeted TTP militants linked to recent attacks, killing nine and injuring three officers, including the District Police Officer, officials said.
- In Hangu’s Doaba area on Saturday, security forces carried out an operation, killing four militants and injuring DPO Muhammad Khalid Khan and SHO Nabi Khan.
- Early this morning, security forces launched the operation based on credible intelligence about TTP presence, following a series of deadly incidents earlier this week.
- According to Deputy Superintendent of Police Amjad Khan, security forces came under fire as they approached, meanwhile drones targeted local police stations.
- Security officials said a clearance operation is ongoing with daily counterterrorism efforts continuing until the area is secured.
- Over the past year, Pakistan has seen a rise in militant attacks after the TTP ended its ceasefire, and security forces have intensified operations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.
20 Articles
20 Articles
Nine terrorists killed in days-long joint operation in KP's Malakand: ISPR
Military says two terrorist hideouts busted in joint IBO.Adds sanitisation operation underway in area.President, PM commend security forces, LEAs, district admin.At least nine Indian-sponsored terrorists were killed and eight arrested...
5 TTP Terrorists Killed in Northwest Pakistan
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. At least five terrorists of the outlawed TTP were killed and two injured in an operation carried out by security forces in Pakistan's restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday, according to the police. World News | 5 TTP Terrorists Killed in Northwest Pakistan.
Five terrorists killed in K-P's Hangu, say police
Nine terrorists were killed during a security operation in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa's (K-P) Hangu on Saturday, local police said. A joint operation was carried out by police and other law enforcement agencies after receiving intelligence about terrorists present in the area, Express News reported. A fierce exchange of gunfire took place, during which Hangu District Police Officer (DPO) Mohammad Khalid Khan and Doaba SHO Nabi Khan were injured, along w…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 63% of the sources lean Right
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
