Four police personnel, including a senior Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) officer, lost their lives during a deadly operation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Karak district on Thursday.
Police also killed two suspected militants during an exchange of gunfire. The operation followed reports of armed men blocking a road in the district.
Karak Police Launch Major Counterterrorism Operation
According to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, suspected militants established a roadblock on Charpira Road on Wednesday night.
The incident occurred within the jurisdiction of Khurram Police Station.
Police launched a search-and-strike operation around noon on Thursday to locate the suspects.
Security personnel raided the residence of alleged militant commander Qaiser Iqbal in Charpira.
A gunfight followed, leaving two suspected militants dead and four police officials killed.
Senior CTD Officer Among Four Police Casualties
Police identified the deceased officers as CTD Deputy Superintendent Imranuddin Khan, Sub-Inspector Afzal Awan, officer Kazim, and Bomb Disposal Unit official Amjad.
Afzal Awan served as station house officer at Laitambar Police Station.
The operation involved CTD personnel, the Bomb Disposal Unit, a drone team, Rescue 15, and the Rapid Response Force.
Senior district police officers also participated in the security operation.
Police Continue Search for Remaining Suspects
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police confirmed that counterterrorism operations remained underway following the deadly encounter.
Officials continued searching the area for other suspected militants.
The provincial police paid tribute to the four officers and praised their commitment to public safety.
The incident highlights continuing security challenges in Karak and other parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Authorities have pledged to maintain operations against armed groups threatening public security.
