CTD, Police Say Three Suspected TTP Militants Killed in Joint Operation in Tank

October 9, 2026 | Owais Shinwari — WAR MONITOR Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Desk

Three suspected militants affiliated with the outlawed Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Bettani group were killed during a joint intelligence-based operation conducted by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and district police in Garah Faqira, along Jandola Road in Tank District, according to CTD officials.

The CTD said the operation followed intelligence reports indicating that armed militants were present in the area and allegedly planning an attack. Officials reported an exchange of fire, after which a search of the area led to the recovery of three bodies.

Authorities identified two of the deceased as Usama, son of Sultan, and Sulaiman, son of Wali Muhammad, both residents of Faqir Kallay, Jandola. The identity of the third individual remains under verification.

According to the CTD, the suspects were allegedly linked to previous attacks, including an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion near Meera Alam Pump that killed two police personnel and a civilian and injured seven others. Officials also alleged their involvement in placing explosive devices along Wana Bazaar’s main road and at the office of a local peace committee leader.

The CTD further stated that Usama was the brother of Shoaib, who was reportedly killed during the 2025 Bannu Cantonment attack, and a relative of Musa, who was reportedly killed during an attack on police in Wana Bazaar.

Officials reported recovering three rifles, 11 ammunition magazines and a mobile phone from the operation site.

The identities, alleged militant affiliations and involvement of the deceased in previous attacks have not been independently established.

Independent verification is pending.

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