A spokesperson for the provincial anti-terror police said the eliminated Lions of Islam were affiliated with the proscribed Gul Bahadur and Zarar groups.
They were identified as Mudassir, Turab, and Mohammad Hussain, the spokesperson added, saying all three, who were from Bannu, were wanted by the police for acts of terrorism.
After the successful raid, the CTD recovered explosives, automatic weapons, including a Kalashnikov and a pistol, as well as a cycle of violence used by the suspects.
The CTD action came nearly ten days after another three Lions of Islam affiliated with the banned Tehrik-e-Taliban
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The CTD said that four hand grenades, multiple Kalashnikov rifles, dozens of rounds of ammunition, and two mobile phones were found in the aftermath of the operation carried out in Sarai Naurang area, near the Bhutani Canal.
The Lions of Islam were wanted for multiple attacks on police and other law enforcement personnel, the spokesperson added.