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Operation Against TTP Terrorists in Hangu Claims 9 Lives

Strategic Insights

Jul 20, 2025 — 1 min read

A major intelligence-based operation (IBO) against banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists is underway in Hangu district. The operation, led by Hangu District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Khalid Khan, resulted in the killing of nine militants and the injury of four others. The police have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against the attackers, naming TTP commanders Qasim, Abu Bakar, Irfan, Hamid, and several others. The operation was launched after receiving credible intelligence reports indicating the presence of nearly 120 terrorists in the area.

Key Takeaways:

A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against the TTP attackers at the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Police Station in Hangu.
The FIR names TTP commanders Qasim, Abu Bakar, Irfan, Hamid, and several others as suspects.
A major intelligence-based operation (IBO) against TTP terrorists is ongoing in Hangu district, resulting in the death of nine militants and injury of four others.
The operation was led by Hangu District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Khalid Khan, who personally led the operation from the front despite sustaining injuries during the gun battle.
Inspector General of Police (IGP), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Zulfiqar Hameed praised the Hangu police for the operation, calling it a "clear proof of the police force's professional excellence, sacrifice, and unwavering resolve to eliminate terrorism."
RPO Abbas Majid Marwat praised the bravery and leadership of DPO Khalid Khan, saying that his courage and professionalism set an example for the entire force.

Statistics:

9 militants killed in the operation.
4 militants injured in the exchange of fire.
3 bodies of slain militants shifted to a local hospital.
6 bodies of slain militants remained in mountainous areas.
120 terrorists reportedly present in the area, according to intelligence reports.

Sources:

RPO Abbas Majid Marwat (Kohat)
Inspector General of Police (IGP), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Zulfiqar Hameed (PSP)
Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Police Station, Hangu
Thal Police Station, Hangu
Hangu District Police Station

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