Five terrorists killed in CTD operation in Rajanpur
Last updated on: 31 July,2020 04:56 pm
Weapons and bomb with 10 to 15 kg explosive material were recovered from the possession terrorists.
RAJANPUR (Web Desk) – Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Friday gunned down at least five alleged terrorists near Rojhan Indus highway, an area of district Rajanpur.
As per details, the CTD, on a tip-off carried out operation in Arbi Taba area. On seeing the CTD team, the terrorists opened fire, in retaliatory fire five of the terrorists were killed.
Weapons and bomb with 10 to 15 kg explosive material were recovered from the possession of the neutralized terrorists.
A team of Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) diffused the bomb sharply after reaching on the operational spot. The bodies of the terrorists were shifted to DHQ Rajanpur hospital by the police.
According to BDS In-charge Ghulam Abbas, it was a remote control bomb and it had foiled grand planning of terrorism . No physical loss was reported to security forces, it was said. A further search operation got initiated in aftermath of the operation across the area.
DPO Ahsan Saifullah said police was taking part in the operation launched by security forces. Identifications and addresses of deceased terrorists would be unveiled after completing investigation. A heavy contingent of security force was deputed in different parts of tehsil Rojhan with search operation was continued till filling of this report.