CTD Kills 3 Terrorists in Mianwali Operation, Foils Major Attack Plan – Militants Strike Police Post in Bannu

Mianwali / Bannu:In a major counter-terrorism success, the **Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD)** killed **three dangerous terrorists** near **Rahmani Khel Mor**, Mianwali, while six others managed to flee under the cover of darkness. Meanwhile, in **Bannu**, militants launched a heavy assault on a police checkpoint, leaving one constable injured.

### Mianwali: Terror Plot Foiled

According to the **CTD spokesperson**, the operation was intelligence-based and aimed at intercepting a terror cell planning a **large-scale attack on police checkpoints**. When the CTD team reached the location, they came under **intense gunfire** from the militants.

> “Three terrorists were neutralized in the crossfire, some due to friendly fire from their own group,” said the CTD spokesperson.

Recovered from the scene were:

* Assault rifles
* **3 hand grenades**
* Ammunition
* **Explosive materials**

A **search operation is underway** to track down the **six escaped militants**, and **checkpoints have been established** in the Rahmani Khel area. The identities of the deceased terrorists are being verified.

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### Bannu: Armed Militant Assault Repelled

In a separate but related incident, **militants attacked the Mandan Fatah Khel police checkpoint** in **Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa**, using **heavy weapons**.

**Regional Police Officer (RPO) Bannu, Sajjad Khan**, confirmed the incident, stating:

> “Dozens of militants attempted to overrun the post, but the police’s swift and effective response forced them to retreat.”

* **One police constable was injured** and taken to a hospital for treatment.
* Police reinforcements, including **armored vehicles**, were quickly dispatched.
* The attackers were **repelled after a heavy exchange of fire**.

Police launched a **search operation** in the surrounding areas. The RPO added that **traces of blood and other evidence were found**, suggesting **casualties among the attackers**.

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### Heightened Alert

Both incidents signal a **renewed threat from militant groups** in the region. Security forces remain on high alert as **anti-terror operations intensify** in **Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa**.

Authorities urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity as law enforcement agencies continue efforts to **dismantle terror networks** and secure vulnerable regions.