CTD foils terror bid, kills two terrorists in Peshawar
- By Web Desk -
- Aug 31, 2023
PESHAWAR: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on Thursday foiled a major terrorism bid in Peshawar’s Model Town area and killed two terrorists, ARY News reported.
The CTD conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Peshawar’s Model Town area and killed two terrorists belonging to banned outfit.
During the operation, six terrorists escaped from the crime scene, STC spokesperson said.
They recovered four SMGs with ammunition, bandoliers, and various other items from the possession of the dead terrorists, the spokesperson concluded.
Earlier on August 27, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested three terrorists who were allegedly involved in attack on former MPA Liaquat Ali.
AIG CTD Shaukat Abbas said while addressing a press conference that the terrorist Asad Ullah and two facilitators were arrested by CTD.
Read more: CTD arrests terrorist from Khyber district
The terrorist belongs to a banned organization and CTD has also recovered explosives and hand grenades from the arrested suspect.
The former MPA was attacked by the terrorists last year on August 6, which resulted in the killing of his brother and three police personnel.