LAKKI MARWAT (Kashmir English): The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Lakki Marwat, in a joint intelligence-based operation (IBO) with 57 Cavalry, killed a suspected terrorist identified as Mufti Zahid Gul, described by officials as the mastermind of the previous attack on Kohat Police Lines.
According to a security report, the operation was conducted at around 2:30 pm in the Frontier Region (FR) of Lakki Marwat following intelligence reports confirming the presence of the suspected militant commander associated with the HGB group.
Officials said Mufti Zahid Gul had allegedly masterminded the earlier attack on Kohat Police Lines and escorted a suspected suicide bomber’s vehicle to the facility. He was also reportedly involved in several other terrorist activities.
According to the report, the suspect was allegedly present during a recent bank robbery in Bilitang, Kohat, in which Rs6 million was looted. The stolen money was reportedly distributed among militant groups operating in Baka Khel and Jani Khel areas of Bannu.
The report further stated that the suspect maintained close links with the HGB group and facilitated the movement of suspected suicide bombers to Kohat for terrorist activities.
Approximately two months ago, he had allegedly brought a suspected suicide bomber for a planned attack on the New Kohat Police Lines, which was ultimately not carried out, officials said.
According to the security report, the suspect was also allegedly planning attacks targeting the Pakistan Air Force installation in Kohat and the Police Training School in the city.
Officials added that other members of the suspected militant group were already in custody.
The operation forms part of ongoing counter-terrorism efforts aimed at disrupting militant networks and preventing attacks on security installations and law enforcement personnel.
