IED

IED event in Punjab, Khanewal District area, Pakistan on Wed 8th February 2023

8th February 2023

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One Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ÔcommanderÕ, identified as Irfanullah, was killed following an exchange of fire between Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and a group of terrorists in Khanewal District of Punjab on February 8, reports Samaa TV. Three other terrorists, however, managed to escape. A suicide jacket, grenade and weapons were recovered from the possession of the slain terrorist. According to a CTD Spokesperson, Irfanullah was the mastermind of the Rawalpindi car bombing and planning to target sensitive installations and important personalities along with his accomplices.

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