Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police have killed a wanted militant commander during an intelligence-led operation in the Bara area. The suspect, identified as Saifullah, allegedly resisted arrest and launched a grenade attack during the encounter. Consequently, two police personnel sustained minor injuries and received immediate medical assistance.
The operation took place in the Bara Sheikhan area on Thursday. According to Counter Terrorism Department records, Saifullah faced multiple serious charges and had remained wanted by law enforcement authorities.
Who Was the Wanted Militant Commander Killed in Bara?
Police identified the deceased suspect as Saifullah, an alleged commander associated with Fitna al Khawarij. He was reportedly a proclaimed offender wanted in several serious criminal and terrorism-related cases.
According to CTD records, Saifullah allegedly participated in improvised explosive device (IED) attacks targeting security checkpoints. Investigators also linked him to an attack in the Ali Masjid area of Jamrud.
The suspect had reportedly been living in Afghanistan for approximately three years to avoid arrest. However, he recently returned to Pakistan after receiving an appointment as a militant group commander.
Police believe he had returned with plans to carry out terrorist activities. His presence subsequently led to the operation in Bara.
Grenade Attack Injures Two Police Personnel
During the security operation, Saifullah allegedly launched a grenade attack against the police personnel. The explosion left two officers with minor injuries.
Both injured personnel received first aid following the incident. However, authorities did not report any serious injuries among the police officers.
Despite the attack, police continued their operation and eliminated the wanted commander.
The encounter highlights the risks faced by security personnel during operations against suspected militants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
KP Police Chief Praises Officers After Bara Operation
Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Zulfiqar Hameed praised the personnel who participated in the operation.
He described the officers as an asset to the nation, crediting them with saving hundreds of innocent lives through the elimination of the wanted commander.
The police chief also reaffirmed the department’s commitment to continuing counterterrorism operations across the province.
He stated that these operations would continue until the country was cleared of the last terrorist.
The latest encounter marks another development in KP’s ongoing security operations against suspected militant networks. Meanwhile, police authorities have reiterated their determination to pursue individuals wanted in terrorism-related cases.
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