Overview
- The Counter Terrorism Department reported engaging militants near the border village of Jotar in Dera Ghazi Khan after receiving precise intelligence on their presence.
- CTD officials said the militants opened fire on the approaching team, which returned fire and killed four suspects tied to a TTP faction known as Fitna Al-Khawarij.
- Around 15 militants were believed to be in the area, and authorities said eleven others escaped under cover of darkness.
- Rifles, ammunition, and explosive materials were recovered at the scene, which officials cited as evidence of imminent attack plans.
- Police cordoned off the area, launched a search to apprehend the fugitives, and began the process of identifying those killed.