KARAK: Police in Karak area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have killed eight terrorists during a major operation.
According to Regional Police Officer (RPO) Kohat Abbas Majeed Marwat, the operation was launched after receiving intelligence reports about the presence of terrorists in the border mountainous region of Karkando, within the limits of Khurram Police Station.
RPO Marwat stated that eight terrorists were killed during the operation, while several others were injured. He added that a police officer sustained minor injuries in the exchange of fire.
During the operation, police also destroyed multiple hideouts used by the terrorists in the mountainous area.
Security forces continued search and clearance activities to ensure the area was fully secured, officials said.
