At least five suspected militants killed in Darra Adam Khel

E-Paper | May 02, 2026

PESHAWAR: At least five suspected militants, including a key commander, belonging to the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Darra Adam Khel area on Sunday.

Intelligence sources said that five militant were killed in Darra Adam Khels border area with Frontier Region of Peshawar adding that further details regarding the incident were not available.

The Taliban commander killed was identified as Jangraiz, according to intelligence sources.

Police sources were yet to confirm the incident and claimed to be unaware of any operations conducted in the area. after initial media reports had claimed that the five suspected militants were killed in an operation conducted by security forces.

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Dildar

Apr 13, 2014 04:47pm

Finish these killing-machines of innocent people. Exterminate all those who have defamed the beautifull face of islam. Crush all those who killed our innocent civilians and soldiers mercilessly.

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Ayesha Khan

Apr 13, 2014 05:45pm

Good riddance, either by the security forces or by the angels --- Wonderful news time to rejoice.

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Nurul Hassan

Apr 13, 2014 07:18pm

This is like the Malaysian MH70 flight mystery. Nobody knows who killed whom.

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al Cattan

Apr 14, 2014 05:48am

It is obvious to see that they are going against the true meaning of the word or belief that they say they are fighting for!!!!

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Omer

Apr 14, 2014 09:39am

Will the media also tell its readers/audience that the commander killed in this operation was the same who played football with the heads of the LEA officials?

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