DERA ISMAIL KHAN – The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) carried out a successful intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan, killing three most-wanted terrorists, officials confirmed on Wednesday. According to CTD officials, the operation resulted in the elimination of terrorists identified as Naimatullah, Abdul Rauf Afghani, and Mustafa. The slain militants were reportedly involved in direct attacks on police and security forces and were considered highly dangerous. Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also lauded the CTD for killing three Indian-sponsored terrorists in Dera Ismail Khan. The interior minister emphasized that the achievements of CTD and other security forces in maintaining peace in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are highly commendable.

Source: The Patriot January 14, 2026 08:37 UTC