Peshawar, February 17 At least three militants and as many police officers were killed during a search operation in northwest Pakistan, police said.
The search operation took place on Monday in Shangla district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, when militants belonging to Fitna al-Khawarij opened fire on a police team.
According to police, the Shangla Police launched a large-scale search operation against militants in the outskirts of Puran, based on intelligence information.
During the operation, the militants suddenly opened fire on the police party in the Kabul Gram area. As a result of the firing, three police officers were killed on the spot.
Following the attack, police teams cordoned off the area and launched an immediate and effective counter-operation, killing three militants.
Some accomplices of the slain militants managed to escape by taking advantage of the mountainous terrain. Sources said that efforts are underway to identify the killed militants and gather information about their network.
Inspector General of Police Zulfiqar Hameed paid tribute to the courage of those killed and injured personnel, stating that the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police has never turned its back on challenges and has always made sacrifices for the nation.
