306 terrorists killed, 347 wanted suspects arrested in KP during first half of 2026: Police Report

PESHAWAR, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 7th Jul, 2026) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police eliminated 306 terrorists and arrested 347 wanted suspects during counterterrorism operations across the province in the first six months of this year, according to the force's six-month performance report.

The report stated that those killed included 25 key terrorist commanders carrying bounties worth millions of rupees. Among the arrested suspects were 30 high-value commanders, who were currently under investigation.

According to the report, police registered 980 terrorism cases across the province between January and June.

During the same period, charge sheets against 3,808 accused were submitted to courts, while 3,161 suspects remain absconding.

Bannu emerged as the worst-affected district, where 172 terrorism cases were registered.

Police killed 44 terrorists, arrested 17 suspects and declared 957 accused as absconders during the reporting period.

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In North Waziristan, police registered 143 terrorism cases, killing 86 terrorists and arresting two suspects.

In Dera Ismail Khan, 128 terrorism cases were recorded, during which 96 terrorists were killed.

In Peshawar, police registered 106 terrorism cases, arrested 61 suspects and reported 380 accused as absconders. In Bajaur, 93 cases were registered, resulting in the arrest of 25 suspects, while 70 accused remained at large.

In Kohat, police recorded 69 terrorism cases, arrested 45 suspects and declared 218 accused as absconders.

The report said the provincial police were also expanding the use of modern technology to strengthen counterterrorism operations.

It added that the force had been equipped with advanced equipment and facilities to improve operational effectiveness against militant groups.

According to the report, police also foiled 341 drone attacks launched by terrorists during the first six months of the year.