KOHAT: In a major counter-terrorism operation, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police have successfully neutralized 18 terrorists belonging to the Fitna al-Khawarij network during a fierce encounter in Kohat district. During gunfight, 10 brave police personnel were also embraced martyrdom.
KP Police Kill 18 Khawarij in Kohat Operation Launched in Darabo Kach
The operation was initially launched in the Darabo Kach area against elements involved in illegal gold mining and illicit criminal activities. Following the successful conclusion of the targeted action, the police contingent came under a cowardly and sudden ambush by Fitna al-Khawarij elements operating in collusion with local criminal mafias.
Displaying exceptional courage, tactical discipline, and high morale, the encircled police personnel retaliated with full force. During the intense exchange of gunfire, 18 terrorists were sent to hell, dealing a heavy blow to the terrorist-criminal nexus operating in the region.
Security and defense analysts have highlighted that this tragic incident underscores the deep-rooted collaboration between militant factions and organized criminal networks aiming to destabilize the province. The ultimate sacrifice of the 10 police martyrs once again demonstrates the supreme dedication of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, who remain the frontline defenders of peace and the rule of law in Pakistan.
State authorities and law enforcement agencies have reaffirmed their firm commitment to eradicating the menace of terrorism in all its forms, ensuring that the blood of the fallen heroes does not go in vain and that peace is fully restored across the region.
