Police in Lakki Marwat on Tuesday foiled a terrorist attack on the Shatoor police check post, killing two assailants in an exchange of fire, while all police personnel remained unhurt.
According to police officials, terrorists attempted to target the check post during the night. Alert police personnel responded promptly, engaging the attackers and successfully repelling the assault. Both terrorists were killed on the spot during the firefight.
Police sources confirmed that photographs of the deceased terrorists’ bodies have been obtained but are not being published in line with journalistic and ethical standards.
Security sources said a notable detail emerged from the initial examination of the bodies, revealing that one of the killed terrorists was uncircumcised. They noted that militant groups frequently portray themselves as acting in the name of Islam and jihad, claiming to enforce a so-called Islamic system in Pakistan. The latest finding, they said, raises serious questions about such narratives.
Police officials stated that a comprehensive investigation is underway to determine the identities, affiliations, and backgrounds of the terrorists. Security in the area has been further tightened, and a search operation remains in progress to rule out the presence of any accomplices.
Authorities reiterated that police and security forces remain on high alert and continue to respond decisively to terrorist threats in the region.
