Terrorist commander killed in Lakki IBO

A local terrorist commander wanted in seven serious terrorism cases was killed during a joint operation by police and the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in the Abdul Khel area of Lakki Marwat, police said on Sunday. The slain militant was identified as Manzoor, son of Izzat, a resident of Abdul Khel. Police said he was allegedly involved in attacks on civilians and was wanted by the CTD in seven cases registered in connection with serious acts of terrorism. The operation was launched after terrorists attacked a group of young men travelling in a loader rickshaw after returning from a cricket match near Abdul Khel. The attack left three youths dead and three others injured. Following the incident, a heavy contingent of police and CTD personnel reached the area on the directives of District Police Officer Lakki Marwat Sajjad Ahmad Sahibzada and cordoned it off. A search and combing operation was subsequently launched under the supervision of the DPO. The joint operation continued for several hours, during which security personnel exchanged fire with suspected terrorists. During the encounter, Manzoor was killed, police said. His body was taken into custody and shifted for further legal proceedings. According to police records, the slain terrorist commander was wanted by CTD Bannu in seven serious terrorism cases registered between December 2024 and September 2026. The cases involve charges related to terrorism, attempted murder, attacks on police personnel, damage to property and other serious offences. Police and CTD personnel have continued an extensive search and combing operation in the surrounding areas to locate and apprehend other suspected terrorists involved in attacks in the region. Officials said the operation would continue until the area had been thoroughly searched and the presence of other militants had been ruled out.