Four Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel, including Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Imranuddin, were martyred during an intelligence-led search and strike operation in Karak district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, while two suspected militants were killed.
According to police officials, the personnel were killed in an exchange of fire during the operation, which was carried out on the basis of intelligence reports.
Those martyred included DSP Imranuddin, Sub-Inspector Afzal Awan, constable Amjad Ali and gunman Kazim, according to police officials.
Police and CTD personnel continued search operations in the area following the incident.
Federal Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi paid tribute to the four personnel, praising their courage in confronting militants in Karak.
Expressing his condolences to the bereaved families, Naqvi said DSP Imranuddin, SHO Afzal Awan and personnel Amjad Ali and Kazim had attained the highest honour through their sacrifice.
He said the sacrifices of the martyred personnel would always be remembered. He added that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police officers and personnel had made immense sacrifices in the fight against terrorism.
Naqvi said the nation owed an enduring debt to those who had laid down their lives and pledged that the government would work to eliminate terrorism from the country in honour of their sacrifices.
