The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) conducted the operation in Sheikh Awtar, under the jurisdiction of Gomal Police Station, targeting terrorists responsible for attacks on law enforcement and civilians.

According to the CTD, the militants opened fire on the team, triggering a 40-minute gunfight. After the exchange, the two TTP militants—Imdadullah and Toqir—were found dead during the search operation.

Authorities recovered two Kalashnikovs, six magazines, cartridges, and two bandoliers from the slain terrorists.

The CTD confirmed that both militants were involved in several high-profile attacks, including an IED blast that killed five policemen, the hostage-taking of officers at Government Girls Middle School Rori, and another IED attack on a police van in Kanodi Patan, which resulted in two more deaths.

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The slain terrorists were also linked to an attack on a police mobile on Dera Tank Road, an attack on a judges’ convoy on Tank Road, the targeted killing of Head Constable Aziz, and the kidnapping and killing of Constable Rehan.

The operation has been hailed as a major success for security forces in Tank, aiming to restore public safety and prevent further terror incidents.