CTD kills two highly wanted militants near Regi Northern Bypass

PESHAWAR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 15th Apr, 2026) The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in a late-night intelligence-based operation killed two highly wanted militants near the Regi Northern Bypass in Peshawar, police informed on Wednesday.

As per details, the CTD conducted the operation on a tip-off and set up an ambush point in the area. During the operation, an exchange of fire took place between the law enforcers and the militants.

As a result, two terrorists, identified as Abbas and Usman, were killed.

Officials said the dead militants were involved in the martyrdom of CTD Constable Sanaullah.

Terrorist Abbas, in particular, was wanted in 11 terrorism cases, including incidents that resulted in the deaths of five police personnel and injuries to more than a dozen others.

The CTD also recovered the mobile phone of Constable Sanaullah from his possession.

Meanwhile, other accomplices of the militants managed to escape under the cover of darkness. Following the encounter, heavy contingents of police cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to track down the fleeing suspects.

The CTD reaffirmed its commitment to continue operations against terrorism to ensure peace and security in the region.