Terrorist Operation in Upper Dir Leaves 7 Killed, Civilians Martyred

Strategic Insights -

In a joint operation between the elite police and Counter-Terrorism Department personnel, at least seven terrorists were killed and several sustained injuries while two civilians embraced martyrdom in the mountainous areas of Dobando, Brikot, Salam Kot, and Hattan Dara near the Pak-Afghan border in Upper Dir. The operation, which was launched in response to a terrorist attack on August 14, resulted in the recovery of four bodies of terrorists and the identification of the Afghan National Army cards from the killed terrorists. The operation received full support from the local people, who were fighting alongside the police, and praised for their bravery and cooperation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Seven terrorists were killed in a joint operation between the elite police and Counter-Terrorism Department personnel in Upper Dir.
  • Four bodies of terrorists were recovered and taken to the District Headquarters Hospital.
  • Two civilians, Yar Muhammad and Said Rehman, were martyred during the operation.
  • Eight police personnel were injured, including eight police personnel who sustained injuries during the action.
  • The operation was launched in response to a terrorist attack on August 14, which resulted in the martyrdom of three police personnel and injury to six.
  • The local people were praised for their bravery and cooperation during the operation.
  • The fallen cop Shah Wazir Khan, who was martyred in a terrorist attack in Bajaur on Sunday, was laid to rest at his ancestral graveyard in Lower Dir.

Statistics:

  • 7 terrorists were killed in the joint operation.
  • 4 bodies of terrorists were recovered.
  • 2 civilians were martyred during the operation.
  • 8 police personnel were injured.
  • 3 police personnel were martyred in the terrorist attack on August 14.
  • 6 police personnel were injured in the same attack.
  • The operation received full support from the local people, who were fighting alongside the police.

Sources:

  • Officials, Monday (no date mentioned)
  • Upper Dir District Police Officer Syed Muhammad Bilal
  • District Police Officer, Lower Dir, Abdul Salam Khalid
  • Superintendent of Police (SP) Elite Force Fahad Khan
  • Colonel Ibrar of Dir Scouts