Hangu Terrorist Operation: 9 Killed, 3 Security Officers Injured

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A joint operation conducted by law enforcement agencies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Hangu district resulted in the killing of 9 terrorists and injury to 3 security officers, including a district police officer. The operation was carried out following intelligence about the presence of terrorists in the area. The security forces fought bravely and killed 5 terrorists, but suffered injuries, including Hangu District Police Officer (DPO) Mohammad Khalid Khan, who was hit by three bullets. The operation was successful, and the law enforcement agencies are determined to continue their fight against terrorism.

Key Takeaways:

  • 9 terrorists were killed in the joint operation in Hangu district.
  • 3 security officers, including DPO Mohammad Khalid Khan, were injured in the operation.
  • Hangu DPO Khan was hit by three bullets during the exchange of fire.
  • The operation was carried out following intelligence about the presence of terrorists in the area.
  • Law enforcement agencies are determined to continue their fight against terrorism.
  • Federal Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi telephoned the Hangu DPO and appreciated his bravery and determination.
  • KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur lauded DPO Khalid Khan and his team for a successful counter-terrorism operation.
  • President Zardari and PM Shehbaz Sharif paid tribute to the police forces for killing 9 Khawarij in the security operation.

Statistics:

  • 9 terrorists were killed in the joint operation in Hangu district.
  • 3 security officers, including DPO Mohammad Khalid Khan, were injured in the operation.
  • The number of deaths in terrorist attacks in Pakistan rose by 45% over the past year to 1,081.
  • Pakistan ranked second in the Global Terrorism Index 2025.
  • KP police killed a terrorist and injured 2 others belonging to the TTP group in Dera Ismail Khan on June 21.
  • 2 policemen were martyred and 2 were injured in a suicide attack in Peshawar in May.
  • 2 cops lost their lives in an attack on a police checkpoint in Bannu.

Sources:

  • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police statement
  • Federal Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi's statement
  • KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur's statement
  • President Asif Ali Zardari's statement
  • Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif's statement
  • Global Terrorism Index 2025 report.