Kohat: In the early hours of Friday, a joint intelligence-based operation (IBO) was conducted by Karak and Kohat police at Khattak Dam, located on the Karak-Kohat border, following confirmed reports of terrorist presence in the area.
According to police sources, terrorists opened fire on the raiding party, prompting a swift and effective retaliatory response. During the intense exchange of fire, four terrorists belonging to the Zahid group were killed.
The slain militants were reportedly involved in multiple attacks on law enforcement officials, including the martyrdom of SHO Banda Umar Nawaz in Karak and Inspector Tahir Nawaz in Kohat in 2025, as well as DSP Asad Mahmood and Sub-Inspector Anar Gul in 2026, among other police personnel.
Following the operation, police cordoned off the area and launched a search to trace any remaining elements. The identities and criminal records of the deceased terrorists are being verified.
Upon receiving information about the incident, DPO Karak and SP Headquarters Kohat, Ihsan Shah, reached the site and supervised the ongoing search operation.
Police officials reiterated their resolve to eliminate terrorism and ensure lasting peace in the region, affirming that operations against miscreants would continue with full force.