The Counter Terrorism Department conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Attock border area, officials said. The Counter Terrorism Department team targeted suspected militants hiding in the region. According to officials, terrorists opened indiscriminate fire on CTD personnel during the raid.
Security forces immediately returned fire in a heavy exchange of gunfire. Five terrorists linked with Fitna al-Khwari were killed in retaliatory action. CTD confirmed that all five militants died on the spot. Officials said the group was planning coordinated attacks across Punjab.
Intelligence-Based Operation in Attock Border Area
The terrorists had prepared suicide jackets and explosive materials for operations. Security teams recovered weapons including SMGs, grenades, and ammunition from site. A suicide jacket was also seized during the search operation. Further search operations continued in border areas to ensure clearance.
The identification process of slain terrorists is currently underway by authorities. Officials believe the group planned major attacks inside Punjab cities. Intelligence agencies are tracing remaining facilitators linked with the network.
CTD officials said the operation prevented a potential large-scale terrorist incident. Authorities emphasized continued operations against militants across border regions. The area around Attock remains under surveillance after the encounter.
Further updates will be shared as investigation progresses in detail.
Officials said the intelligence operation was launched after credible threat reports emerged. The Counter Terrorism Department coordinated with other security agencies during the high-risk operation in the border region.
The encounter lasted several minutes before militants were neutralized completely by forces. Investigators are collecting forensic evidence from the site for further analysis. Security has been tightened across sensitive districts following the Attock encounter.
Officials reiterated commitment to eliminate terrorism threats from Punjab completely. Authorities confirmed no civilian casualties were reported during the encounter operation official sources. The operation marks continued efforts against terrorism in border regions.
