At least five terrorists of Fitna al Khawarij were killed when police and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) repelled an attack on a police checkpost in the Bahadur Charparra area of Karak on Thursday, according to initial reports.
The attack triggered an intense exchange of fire, during which police and CTD personnel launched an effective counter-response, successfully thwarting the assault. Reports also indicated that police personnel sustained casualties during the encounter, although further details were not immediately available.
Following the incident, a large contingent of security personnel was dispatched to the area to reinforce police and CTD teams. Security forces and police have cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to track down any remaining militants. The operation was ongoing at the time of reporting. Further details regarding the incident and the condition of the injured personnel are awaited.
