CTD kills two wanted terrorists in operation near Peshawar

PESHAWAR: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) killed two wanted terrorists in a late-night intelligence-based operation near the Regi Northern Bypass in Peshawar, police said on Wednesday.

According to the details shared by police, the operation was carried out after the CTD received a tip-off about the presence of the suspects in the area. Acting on that information, personnel established an ambush point near the bypass.

Police said an exchange of fire then took place between CTD officials and the militants during the operation. As a result of the gun battle, two terrorists were killed.

The deceased were identified as Abbas and Usman, according to officials.

Officials said both men were wanted and had been involved in the martyrdom of CTD Constable Sanaullah.

Operation details

Police described the action as an intelligence-based operation conducted late at night in the vicinity of Regi Northern Bypass. The CTD moved into the area after receiving information and set up an ambush before the encounter took place.

During the ensuing exchange of fire, the two suspects were shot dead, police said. No further operational details were provided in the statement carried by police.

Identification of the suspects

Officials identified the two men killed in the operation as Abbas and Usman. They said the pair were wanted by authorities.

Officials further stated that the two were involved in the martyrdom of CTD Constable Sanaullah.

The development comes as security agencies continue operations against militants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In this case, police said the action was based on intelligence and resulted in the killing of the two wanted suspects near Peshawar.