ATTOCK: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Tuesday killed five alleged terrorists during an intelligence-based operation in the border area of Mankor, a remote locality in Attock district’s Jand tehsil.

According to a CTD spo­kesperson, security personnel launched the operation after receiving credible intelligence regarding the presence and acti­­vities of terrorists allegedly involved in planning terrorist attacks in Punjab.

As the CTD team moved in, the suspected terrorists reportedly opened fire, trig­­gering an intense exchange of gunfire with law enforcement personnel.

The spokesperson said CTD officers responded effectively, resulting in the killing of all five individuals. A cache of weapons, explosive material and hand grenades was recovered from the site following the operation.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the slain individuals were allegedly linked to plans for carrying out terrorist activities in Punjab, the spokesperson said.

Published in Dawn, June 17th, 2026