TTP commander killed, 6 arrested in Khyber Agency
Security forces have stepped up action against terrorists in the tribal areas.
JAMRUD (Web Desk) – A commander of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was killed during clash with security forces in the Khyber tribal region on Friday morning, Dunya News reported.
According to sources, the clash took place in Jamrud Shah Kas tehsil of Khyber Agency.
Separately, security forces also arrested six suspects during search operation in Landi Kotal area. The raids were conducted in the area around Landi Kotal High School.
It may be mentioned here that a bomb was recovered from the same school on Thursday which was defused later.
During overnight raid, two suspects were arrested in Landi Kotal whereas heavy arms and explosives were recovered from their possession.
Security forces have stepped up action against terrorists in the tribal areas following Taliban attack on military-run school in Pesahwar on December 16 in which 151 people, most of students, were killed.
