Afghanistan, Nov. 2 -- Four people, including three Afghan nationals, were killed in a shootout with police in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province after an intelligence-led operation.

Police in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province said on Saturday that four people, including three Afghan nationals, were killed during a gun battle with security forces in Peshawar.

Officials said the group had long been on the police wanted list for armed robberies and was tracked down after intelligence reports indicated their presence in the area. The suspects allegedly opened fire when officers arrived, prompting police to return fire.

According to police, the gang had been active since 2003, often disguising themselves as officers to commit robber...