Five terrorists killed, ASI martyred in Peshawar operation

PESHAWAR (92 News) – Five terrorists were killed while an assistant sub-inspector (ASI) was martyred in an operation in Hayatabad area on Tuesday.

According to a press release issued by the ISPR, Army and KP police conducted a joint Intelligence Based Operation in Hayatabad Phase VII, Peshawar against a terrorist hideout.

 

The operation started last night. During exchange of fire, five terrorists have been killed while ASI Qamar Alam embraced martyrdom, while an officer and a soldier were injured. Funeral prayers for Shaheed ASI Qamar Alam were offered at Peshawar.

Forces are clearing the compound and search in adjacent areas in progress. Dead bodies of killed terrorists have been recovered, while identification of the killed terrorists is in process.

The building collapsed while detonating a bomb fitted to a bike. They also arrested the facilitator and the property dealer. They have been shifted to an unknown location for interrogation.

The police had raided the building after getting information about the presence of terrorists in the building.