Pakistan, July 17 -- At least three terrorists linked to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed in a joint operation by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and district police in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The raid happened late Wednesday night near Nawaz Abad in the Fatteh Khel area after officials received a reliable tip-off about the terrorists' location. Security forces quickly surrounded the area to trap the militants.

As the operation unfolded, the terrorists opened fire on the law enforcement personnel. The police responded immediately, leading to a fierce exchange of gunfire. In the end, all three terrorists were killed during the retaliatory action. Authorities identified them as Mudassir alias Mudassari, son...