CTD kills five terrorists including key commander in Peshawar operation

According to the CTD, terrorists linked to Daesh Khorasan (ISKP) in the compound were planning major terrorist attacks, including bomb blasts on sensitive institutions, imambargahs and churches.

Among the slain terrorists are a key commander of the banned organisation, Imran alias Abdullah, and Bilal alias Abubakar. Another of the slain is Shahidullah, son of Miraj, a resident of Upper Mohmand. The identification of the other terrorists is under way.

The CTD said an SMG, four pistols, two hand grenades, five magazines and one improvised explosive device (IED) were recovered from the terrorists.

According to officials, Imran alias Abubakar was wanted in 20 terrorism cases, including bomb blasts in Islamabad and other Districts and the targeted killing of police personnel and political leaders. He was also wanted for involvement in the killing of Maulana Khanzeb, former senator Hidayatullah Khan and others.

The CTD said Imran alias Abubakar was directly involved in the killing of Rehanzeb. It said he was present at the scene with other terrorists and also opened fire. He was also involved in the 2023 suicide attack on a JUI-F workers’ convention in Bajaur.

According to the CTD, Imran alias Abubakar was also wanted for, and involved in, the suicide attack on an imambargah in Tarlai, Islamabad, on 6 February 2026. Imran had the suicide jacket brought from Bajaur for the attack. He also took the suicide bomber from Nowshera to Tarlai, Islamabad.

Officials said the slain terrorist Shahidullah had carried out reconnaissance of the Tarlai imambargah and identified the target.

The CTD said a reward of Rs12 million had been set for information leading to the arrest of Imran alias Abubakar. A search and clearance operation is continuing in the area after the action.