ATTOCK: The Counter Terrorism Division (CTD) on Tuesday stated that it had killed 5 terrorists throughout an intelligence-based operation within the border space of Mankor, a distant locality in Attock district’s Jand tehsil.
In line with a CTD spokesperson, safety personnel launched the operation after receiving credible intelligence relating to the presence and actions of terrorists allegedly concerned in planning terrorist assaults in Punjab.
Because the CTD staff moved in, the terrorists reportedly opened hearth, triggering an intense trade of gunfire with legislation enforcement personnel.
The spokesperson stated CTD officers responded successfully, ensuing within the killing of all 5 terrorists.
A cache of weapons, explosive materials and hand grenades was recovered from the location following the operation. Preliminary investigations counsel that the slain terrorists have been allegedly linked to plans for finishing up terrorist actions in Punjab, the spokesperson stated.
The operation was carried out on the idea of delicate intelligence reviews regarding their actions and operational planning, he added.
The spokesperson stated authorities had launched an intensive search operation within the border areas of Attock to find any remaining terrorists, facilitators or accomplices who might have escaped in the course of the raid.
In the meantime, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif appreciated the division for the profitable operation in opposition to Fitna al-Khawarij in Attock, based on Radio Pakistan.
Fitna al-Khawarij is a time period the state makes use of for terrorists belonging to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan.
In his assertion, he praised the CTD’s professionalism and stated that safety forces, police and the division have been attaining important successes within the warfare in opposition to terrorism.
He expressed resolve to remove terrorism in all its kinds and manifestations from the nation.
