Karak,Kohat district(National Times)- Four terrorists were killed in a joint intelligence-based operation in the Khattak Dam area near the border between Khyber Pakhtunkhwa\u2019s Karak and Kohat districts, according to police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a statement, Karak police said that credible information was received regarding the presence of terrorists in the area at around 5am. It said that an operation was carried out in tandem with the Kohat police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cDuring the operation, terrorists opened fire on the police party, prompting an effective retaliatory response from the police,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Following an \u201cintense exchange of fire\u201d, four terrorists from the \u2018Commander Zahid Group\u2019 were killed, it added. The statement said the terrorist group had reportedly been involved in the killing of several police officers and personnel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The statement said police had launched a search operation and cordoned off the area as they gathered further details on the identities and criminal records of the killed terrorists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In its statement, Karak police reiterated its commitment to eradicating terrorism and establishing lasting peace in the region, adding that operations against terrorists would continue with full force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi praised police for the successful operation against \u201cIndia-sponsored terrorists\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cKP police have once again foiled the nefarious designs of Indian-sponsored terrorists,\u201d he said, adding that forces were determined to eradicate the menace of terrorism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n