Grenade event in Punjab, Chapri, Mianwali District area, Pakistan on Fri 30th January 2026

At least six terrorists were killed during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Chapri village of Mianwali District in Punjab on January 30, reports ARY News. According to a CTD spokesperson, the operation was launched following credible intelligence regarding the presence of terrorists in the area. As CTD teams approached the location, the militants opened fire, triggering an exchange of gunfire. The spokesperson said the six terrorists were killed due to firing by their own accomplices, while eight other terrorists managed to escape under the cover of darkness. A cache of arms and explosives was recovered from the site, including suicide jackets, hand grenades, submachine guns (SMGs), ammunition, and explosive material, the CTD said.