KARAK (Kashmir English): Five khawarij were killed as security forces foiled a terrorist attack on a police check post in the Bahadur Charpara area of Karak on Thursday.
According to security sources, militants targeted the check post. Police and CTD personnel responded effectively, triggering a fierce exchange of fire.
A heavy contingent of security forces has also been dispatched to the scene to assist the police and CTD, sources added.
Security forces and police have cordoned off the area and launched a search operation.
The sources said that there are also reports of casualties among police personnel during an encounter with the Khawarij, while the operation against the Khawarij in the area is still ongoing.
