A joint operation by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and Bannu police resulted in the death of two high-profile terrorists belonging to the Hafiz Gul Bahadur group. The operation took place on Monday night on Domail Company Road in Bannu.

According to reports, intelligence indicated the presence of terrorists in the area. Following the tip-off, DIG Bannu Region, Sajjad Khan, ordered the CTD and Bannu police to launch an operation. A firefight ensued between police and the terrorists, lasting approximately 20 minutes. While two terrorists were killed, four to five others escaped under cover of darkness and vegetation.

The slain terrorists were identified as Hussain Ahmed, son of Balqiaz, and Inam, also known as Toro and Jihad Yar, son of Aziz Rahman, both residents of Haider Khel, North Waziristan. Both were wanted in at least eight serious cases related to terrorism.

Authorities recovered two Kalashnikovs, four hand grenades, six magazines, 150 bullets, and two mobile phones from the terrorists. The timely and courageous action by the CTD and Bannu police is credited with preventing a potential large-scale terrorist attack. An operation to apprehend the escaped terrorists is currently underway.

In a statement, the CTD Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Bannu police said they remain committed to maintaining peace and security in the region and eradicating terrorism.