Pakistan: Policeman Killed in Lakki Marwat; Two Suspected Killers Eliminated
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Peshawar (Terror Monitor) — A police constable was killed when unidentified armed terrorists opened fire on him in Lakki Marwat district of Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Following the attack, a joint operation by police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) resulted in the killing of two suspected target killers allegedly involved in the constable’s murder.
According to police, the shooting took place near an MCB Bank branch within the jurisdiction of Shahbazkhel Police Station, where unidentified armed terrorists targeted Police Constable Mumtaz, killing him at the scene.
Following the incident, members of the local peace committee reportedly took immediate action. Police and CTD personnel also launched a response under the leadership of Lakki Marwat District Police Officer (DPO) Sajjad Ahmad Sahibzada.
A police spokesperson said that during the subsequent operation, two suspected target killers allegedly involved in Constable Mumtaz’s killing were eliminated.
Police sources further said that a search operation was underway in the area to track down and apprehend other suspected terrorists who may be operating in the region.
The latest incident comes amid continuing security challenges in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where police personnel have repeatedly been targeted in armed attacks.
Two days earlier, a police officer belonging to Bannu Police was also killed when unidentified armed men opened fire in the Eidik area of Mir Ali subdivision in North Waziristan district.
Security forces and police have continued operations across the region to counter terrorist threats and prevent further attacks on law enforcement personnel.
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