Five terrorists killed, one polieman martyred in Peshawar operation.

PESHAWAR: At least five suspected terrorists were killed and one Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) official embraced martyrdom during an on-going operation against terror suspects inside a residential compound in Hayatabad area.Three other police officers were also injured in the encounter between law enforcement agency and terrorists continued overnight till Tuesday morning.

The terror suspects were wanted for attacks on a judge and additional inspector-general of police, security sources said.According to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Minister Shaukat Yousafzai, Army personnel are taking part in the operation alongside the police force.

Corps Commander of Peshawar Lt. General Shaheen Mazhar Mehmood visited the site of the operation earlier on Tuesday, where he lauded the professionalism of the security personnel.

Lt. General Mehmood told the forces that the routine lives of the residents of the neighbourhood should not be disrupted due to the operation.

He further instructed that assistance from the Special Services Group (SSG) may be sought if the need arises.Funeral prayers for the martyred police officer Qamar Alam were offered at the Malik...