Karachi: Two terrorists killed in encounter with Ranger, CTD

Dunya News

Two terrorists of banned outfit were killed in exchange of fire with Rangers and CTD in Karachi.

KARACHI (Dunya News) - At least two terrorists of a banned outfit were killed in encounter with Rangers and Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel in Karachi on Friday, Dunya News reported.

According to details, Rangers and Counter-Terrorism Department conducted a joint operation in Korangi area of Karachi on intelligence report. The law enforcement agencies personnel cordoned off the area and launched a house-to-house search during which terrorists hiding in a house opened fire. Rangers and CTD personnel returned the fire due to which two terrorists were killed.

In charge CTD Umar Khattab informed media that the dead terrorists belonged to a banned organization and were involved in killing traffic police officials in the city. An MP-5 rifle snatched from traffic police officials was also recovered from the dead terrorists.

The law enforcement agencies conducted a search of the house after the encounter and recovered a bomb. The bomb disposal squad diffused the bomb.