PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police have foiled an alleged major terrorist plot in Lakki Marwat, killing two militants, including a suicide bomber, while three police personnel were injured in a separate drone attack on a police station in Tank.
According to police, one militant was also injured and another escaped during an exchange of fire with security personnel in Lakki Marwat.
Lakki Marwat police said they launched an operation near Gandi Chowk after receiving intelligence about the presence of militants in the area.
During the ensuing encounter, police killed two militants, including a suicide bomber, while another was wounded. A fourth militant managed to escape.
Police said the suicide bomber and his accomplices were planning a major terrorist attack, which was foiled by the timely operation.
Security personnel recovered weapons, ammunition, landmines, flags of a banned outfit, communication equipment and other prohibited items from the militants.
Lakki Marwat District Police Officer (DPO) said authorities would not allow militants to re-establish their presence in the district.
Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa praised the police team for the operation and announced rewards for the personnel involved.
Meanwhile, militants launched a drone attack on the Malazai Police Station in Tank late last night, followed by heavy gunfire, injuring three police personnel.
Police and security forces returned fire, forcing the attackers to retreat. The injured personnel were shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.
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The injured officers were identified as Head Constable Ali Ullah, Constable Adnan and Constable Saif Ali.
Following the attack, police and security forces cordoned off the area and launched security measures.
