Key Terrorist Commander Zahid Gul Killed in Joint CTD-Security Forces Operation in Lakki Marwat
LAKKI MARWAT:A key terrorist commander, Zahid Gul, was killed during a joint intelligence-based operation conducted by the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and security forces in Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
According to the CTD Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the slain militant belonged to the Gul Bahadur group and was the main mastermind behind the suicide attack on the old Kohat Police Lines.
The CTD said Zahid Gul was wanted by security agencies in connection with several serious terrorist incidents. He had reportedly guided the explosives-laden suicide vehicle used in the attack himself.
He was also involved in the Bili Tang bank robbery, during which Rs6 million was looted. The stolen money was distributed among terrorist cells operating in Bakkakhel and Jani Khel in Bannu, according to the CTD.
The department further stated that Zahid Gul had been involved in transporting several suicide bombers to Kohat. Two months ago, he had also brought a suicide attacker for an assault on the new Kohat Police Lines, but the attack was foiled.
According to the CTD, the terrorist’s next targets included a Pakistan Air Force installation and a police training school in Kohat.
The CTD added that other members of the terrorist network had already been taken into custody by security agencies.
