At least 9 terrorists had been killed and three officers, together with a Pakistan Army officer, had been injured throughout a joint counter-terrorism operation by police and safety forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday (July 19, 2025).
Two police officers and a serious rank Army officer had been injured in the course of the operation launched following credible intelligence in regards to the presence of terrorists in the Shinawari Zargari space of Hangu district, police stated.
Deputy Inspector General of Police Abbas Majeed Marwat stated 9 terrorists had been killed to this point in the operation that was nonetheless ongoing.
Mr. Marwat stated the operation continued with safety forces conducting a full-scale offensive towards terrorists.
Another police official stated the injured had been moved to the hospital for medical therapy, the place their situation was reportedly secure.
Federal Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi held a telephonic dialog with the injured personnel and lauded their bravery.
