US Edition2 police officers, 4 Pakistani Taliban killed in a rare raid in Pakistan-held Kashmir
- On Wednesday, a raid by security forces on a militant hideout in Rawalakot’s Hussain Kot area led to a gunbattle that resulted in the deaths of two policemen and four members of the Pakistani Taliban.
- The raid followed intelligence about a suspected hideout of the Pakistani Taliban, whose ceasefire with the government ended in November 2022, prompting renewed attacks on security personnel.
- The militants detonated explosive devices during the encounter to avoid capture, killing themselves and including ringleader Zarnosh Naseem, who was wanted in multiple cases including the murder of a constable.
- Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi lauded the security forces for their successful operation, honoring the fallen officers and highlighting that their sacrifice prevented a significant catastrophe, while expressing national solidarity with the families affected by the loss.
- This rare counter-terrorism operation in Kashmir suggests ongoing efforts to disrupt the emboldened Pakistani Taliban, who have found sanctuary in Afghanistan and continue to pose a security threat in the region.
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Pakistani Taliban-police encounter in PoK: 2 security officers, 4 terrorists killed
Operations against TTP hideouts are frequently conducted by Pakistani security forces in the country's restive northwest and elsewhere; however, similar actions in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir remain uncommon
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MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan: Security forces acting on intelligence raided a militant hideout in Azad Kashmir, triggering a shootout that left two police officers and four Pakistani Taliban fighters dead, police said Thursday. The rare overnight raid was carried out in the Rawalakot district, according to Abdul Jabbar, the police chief in Kashmir, which is split between Pakistan
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2 police officers, 4 Pakistani Taliban killed in a rare raid in Pakistan-held Kashmir
Authorities say security forces raided a militant hideout in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, triggering a shootout that left two police officers and four Pakistani Taliban fighters dead.
Four terrorists killed, two policemen martyred in AJK operation
Four terrorists were killed and two policemen embraced martyrdom during an exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists in the Hussain Kot area of Rawalakot district, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), on Wednesday. According to police officials, the encounter took place when law enforcement personnel raided a suspected hideout. The terrorists reportedly opened fire and hurled hand grenades at the security team, resulting in the martyrdom …
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