Pakistan's Counter-Terrorism Department Claims to Have Killed 6 Terrorists

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Islamabad, June 24 (Reporter Tang Binhui) - The counter-terrorism department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in northwest Pakistan announced on the 24th that the department, in a joint operation with the police, killed 6 terrorists.

The statement said that this group of terrorists had previously attacked a police checkpoint in the area, resulting in the death of a police officer.

The statement added that during the arrest operation, the police engaged in intense gunfire with the terrorists and seized some firearms and ammunition on site. Currently, the search operation for other fleeing accomplices of the terrorists is still ongoing.

Classification
Region
South Asia
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Ground Assault
SALUTE Report
Size
6 terrorists
Activity
Killed in a joint operation with police
Location
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa · Pakistan
Unit
Counter-Terrorism Department of Pakistan
Time
June 24
Equipment
firearmsammunition
Summary

The Counter-Terrorism Department of Pakistan killed 6 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on June 24 during a joint operation with police. The terrorists had previously attacked a police checkpoint, resulting in the death of one officer. The operation involved intense gunfire, and some firearms and ammunition were seized on-site. A search for other accomplices is ongoing.

Key Facts
  • 6 terrorists were killed
  • The operation was conducted by the Counter-Terrorism Department and police
  • The terrorists had previously attacked a police checkpoint
  • One police officer was killed in the attack
  • The operation involved a fierce exchange of gunfire