PESHAWAR:
In a joint counter-terrorism operation, the Swat police and Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) killed three key operatives of Fitna al-Khawarij a group identified as an Indian proxy, including a high-value target with a bounty of Rs2 million on Saturday, Express News reported.
According to the CTD, the terrorists were involved in attacks on security forces and the killings of police personnel. Among the deceased was Ajmal alias Waqas, accused of murdering members of a Village Defence Council and listed as a most-wanted terrorist.
The second suspect was identified as Matiullah, also known as Ishaq and Junaid. The third slain terrorist was Rahimullah Rehmani, also known as Rohullah.
The CTD stated that the terrorists were also linked to IED attacks, extortion cases, and were part of a network receiving foreign funding to spread terror in the region.
Regional Police Officer Sher Akbar Khan called the operation a decisive blow to the operational wings of Fitna al-Khawarij in Swat and surrounding areas, affirming continued efforts to eradicate the group.
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed praised the CTD and Swat police for the success and stressed that operations against terrorists would be intensified to ensure lasting peace in the province.
