The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on February 23, killed five militants during an encounter within Regi Police Station area of Peshawar, the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), reports Pakistan Today. According to the First Information Report (FIR) filed at the CTD Police station, 10 to 12 alleged militants entered Pakistan from Afghanistan to carry out attacks in Peshawar, Charsadda, Mohmand and Malakand areas. The CTD after getting intelligence report about the presence of the alleged militants launched an operation, officials said. The alleged militants instead of surrendering opened fire at the law enforcement personnel. CTD officials retaliated firing in which five alleged militants were killed, the FIR added. The rest of the alleged militants managed to escape in the cover of darkness. Three suicide jackets, three submachine guns, two pistols, two hand grenades and walkie-talkie set were recovered from the possession of slain militants. The slain militants were identified as Manan and Niaz Ali from Peshawar, Adnan from Khyber District, Azizullah from Malakand District and Jamil Ahmad from Dir District.