Alleged mastermind of Kamra attack killed in Karachi operation
Bilal Khan was an operative of Al-Qaeda and outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban.
KARACHI (Web Desk) – A militant allegedly involved in the Kamra airbase attack was killed in a joint operation carried out by the police and Rangers in Machar Colony of Karachi, Dunya News reported on Friday.
Two members of gang war were also killed in another operation in Dakas area of the troubled metropolis.
Bilal Khan, the alleged mastermind of the attack on Kamra airbase, was killed in an overnight operation conducted by joint forces of police and Rangers. According to details, the operation was carried out on a tip-off regarding the presence of criminal elements in Macchar Colony.
The law enforcement forces and the militant also exchanged heavy gunfire during the operation.
According to Rangers spokesperson, Bilal Khan was an operative of Al-Qaeda and banned Tehreek-e-Taliban.
Bilal Khan, who was adept at training suicide bombers, was involved in the attack on Kamra Base. Heavy cache of weapons and hand grenades were recovered from his possession.
Pakistan Air Force base in Islamabad was furiously attacked by heavily-armed militants dressed in uniforms on August 16, 2012 early morning. According to the officials, nine people got killed in the clash at PAF Base Minhas.
On the other hand, a gang war member, identified as Noroz Chandiyo, was killed in a joint operation in Dakas. According to the Senior Superintendent Police (SSP) City, Noroz was wanted by police in many serious criminal acts including more than thirty murder and extortion incidents.
