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Two terrorists were killed while four police personnel, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), were martyred during a search and strike operation in Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, ARY News reported.<\/strong><\/p>\n Two terrorists killed in KarakAccording to a statement issued by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police, the operation was launched at noon on Thursday following a terrorist road blockade on Charpira Road, within the limits of Khurram police station, the previous night.<\/p>\n The operation was aimed at targeting terrorists and tracking their presence and movement in the area.<\/p>\n Police said the operation was led by the DSP Banda and a CTD DSP, with personnel from the Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU), drone team, Rescue 15 and the Rapid Response Force (RRF) also taking part.<\/p>\n During the operation, police raided the house of terrorist commander Qaiser Iqbal in Charpira, triggering an exchange of fire between police and terrorists.<\/p>\n Two terrorists were killed in the exchange, while four police personnel embraced martyrdom. They were identified as CTD DSP Imranuddin Khan, Sub-Inspector Afzal Awan, CTD DSP\u2019s gunman Kazim and Bomb Disposal Unit official Amjad.<\/p>\n Afzal Awan was serving as the station house officer (SHO) of Lattamber police station, according to the police statement.<\/p>\n Police said the operation was still underway, with the SP Operations, all station house officers in the district and other relevant police officials taking part.<\/p>\n The police said action against terrorists was continuing in the area.<\/p>\n The statement paid tribute to the personnel who lost their lives in the operation, saying their sacrifices reflected the force\u2019s commitment to fighting terrorism and maintaining law and order.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n