Security forces killed a militant and seized an arms and explosives-laden vehicle in Khyber Agency on Sunday, besides arresting ten suspected terrorists during a search operation in Landi Kotal.
A private news channel reported that exchange of fire took place between security forces and militants in Landi Kotal area in which one terrorist was killed, whereas others managed to flee. The security forces also took into custody an arms-laden vehicle of the militants.
Sources reportedly said that curfew has been imposed in Ashkhel, Ashrafkhel and Mukhtarkhel areas of Tehsil Landi Kotal.
Meanwhile, in a search operation in different areas of Landi Kotal, security forces arrested ten suspected terrorists.
10 KGS OF EXPLOSIVES Seized:
Security forces in a raid at a house in Dera Bugti recovered ten kilogrammes of explosive material and detonators and foiled a major terror bid.
Security sources said that the material was to be used by the miscreants in blasting Sui gas installations. No arrests were made as the miscreants had fled the house before the raiding team’s arrival.
According to reports, security around gas fields in Dera Bugti has been enhanced over fears of acts of terrorism on Independence Day.
TWO DOZEN SUSPECTS ARRESTED:
In a targeted police operation in Dera Allahyar area of Jaffarabad, over two dozen suspects were arrested and arms were recovered from their possession.
Jaffarabad DPO Ashfaq Anwar told media that the raids were conducted on the basis of intelligence reports. He said that at some places, there was an exchange of fire but no loss of life.
He said more than 400 police personnel and officers took part in the operation which was carried out to curb terrorist activities and other crimes.