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Terrorists Killed in Punjab Operation, CTD Says

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Pakistan's Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) claimed to have killed two terrorists in an operation in Mianwali district, Punjab, on Friday. According to the CTD, the terrorists were planning to attack police and institutions in the area. The CTD received intelligence about the planned attack and carried out the operation, resulting in the exchange of fire between the terrorists and the law enforcement agency. The CTD also managed to recover explosive materials, rifles, hand grenades, and bullets from the terrorists.

Key Takeaways:

  • Two terrorists were killed during an operation by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Mianwali district, Punjab.
  • The CTD acted on a tip-off received after gathering intelligence that the terrorists were planning to attack police and institutions.
  • The CTD recovered explosive materials, two rifles, hand grenades, and bullets from the terrorists.
  • Six terrorists managed to escape during the operation, and the process of identifying the two killed terrorists is underway.
  • The CTD has launched a search operation to arrest the escaped terrorists.
  • Punjab CTD is committed to uprooting the menace of terrorism and has been pursuing its goal of a safe Punjab.
  • Pakistan has witnessed a rise in terror activities over the past year, with the country ranking second in the Global Terrorism Index 2025.
  • The number of deaths in terrorist attacks rose by 45% over the past year to 1,081.

Statistics:

  • 2 terrorists killed in the operation
  • 6 terrorists managed to escape
  • 5 terrorists killed by Punjab CTD last month in Taunsa Sharif
  • 10 terrorists arrested by Punjab CTD in April during 189 operations in different areas of Punjab
  • 1,081 deaths in terrorist attacks over the past year (45% increase from previous year)
  • Pakistan ranked second in the Global Terrorism Index 2025

Sources:

  • Reuters: "Pakistan's Counter-Terrorism Department claims to have killed two terrorists in Punjab"
  • Dawn: "Punjab CTD foils major terror plot, kills 5 terrorists"
  • BBC News: "Pakistan sees rise in terror attacks under new government"
  • Global Terrorism Index 2025: "Pakistan ranked second in the global index"

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