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Security forces successfully neutralized a suspected militant and apprehended four individuals during an intelligence-driven operation in Mamash Khel on December 12.
Intelligence-Led Deployment
Law enforcement agencies initiated the counter-terrorism operation following credible intelligence received on December 8 regarding militant presence in Mamash Khel and adjacent regions. Intelligence sources, utilizing both technical surveillance and human informants, identified the group operating under an individual named Bukratullah.
Engagement and Neutralization
During the early morning hours of December 12, security commandos engaged the suspect who attempted to evade capture. Bukratullah was killed during the encounter, with forces recovering an M4 assault rifle from his possession.
Significant Arsenal Recovered
The operation yielded substantial results beyond the primary target. Security personnel detained four suspected accomplices and confiscated an extensive weapons cache including one M4 rifle, three submachine guns, one shotgun, one pistol, and four grenades. Additional recoveries comprised a Premio vehicle fitted with multiple license plates, cryptocurrency-related Binance identification documents, Rs93,150 in cash, ammunition reserves, magazines, national identity cards, registers, and mobile SIM cards.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities confirmed that follow-up operations are currently underway in coordination with the Counter Terrorism Department and local police. A specific focus involves sealing an arms dealership allegedly connected to one detained suspect, Aminullah. Security teams continue conducting targeted searches at additional suspected locations throughout the vicinity to dismantle the entire network.
