Civilian Reportedly Killed During Security Operation in Dera Ismail Khan’s Kulachi

Dera Ismail Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa — October 21, 2026: A civilian was reportedly killed during an exchange of gunfire between security forces and suspected militants in Rodi village, within the jurisdiction of Kulachi Police Station.

According to security sources, armed individuals opened fire after security personnel surrounded an area during an intelligence-based search operation. The sources said an attempted attack on security forces had been foiled.

Initial reports indicated that a passerby was killed during the firing. The circumstances of the civilian’s death and any militant casualties have not been independently confirmed.

Security sources said the operation was continuing in the area.

Independent verification is pending.

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