Summary CTD and security forces kill Zahid Gul, an alleged mastermind of the Kohat Police Lines suicide attack, during an intelligence-based operation.
LAKKI MARWAT (Dunya News) - The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Lakki Marwat and security forces have killed terrorist Zahid Gul, the alleged mastermind of the suicide attack on Kohat Police Lines, during a joint intelligence-based operation in FR Lakki Marwat.
According to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CTD, the operation resulted in the killing of Zahid Gul, a key commander of the Gul Bahadur militant group. The deceased terrorist was identified as the principal mastermind behind the suicide attack on Kohat Police Lines.
According to a CTD spokesperson, Zahid Gul had personally guided the explosive-laden suicide vehicle used in the Kohat Police Lines attack. He was also wanted by security forces in connection with several other serious acts of terrorism.
The CTD said Zahid Gul was also present at the Billa Tangi bank robbery, in which Rs6 million was looted. The stolen money was reportedly distributed among militant formations operating in Bakkakhel and Jani Khel in Bannu.
The spokesperson said the slain terrorist maintained close links with the Gul Bahadur group and was involved in transporting several suicide bombers to Kohat.
According to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CTD, the terrorist had brought a suicide bomber for an attack on the new Kohat Police Lines two months ago, but the attempt was foiled.
The spokesperson added that the terrorist's next targets were a Pakistan Air Force installation and a police training school in Kohat. Other members of the militant formation have already been taken into custody by security agencies.
