Four terrorists killed in shootout near Lahore blast site: CTD
LAHORE, Aug 8 (INP) The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD)
claimed to have gunned down four alleged Tehreek-e-Taliban
terrorists in an encounter near Sagian Bridge, hours after a
truck blast ripped through the area late Monday.
The CTD set up a check post near Sagian Pull on an
intelligence report that six to seven terrorists of banned
outfit will enter Lahore from Sheikhupura. When the CTD
personnel asked a vehicle to stop at the check post, the
terrorists present in the vehicle opened fire. The CTD
personnel returned the fire as a result four terrorists were
killed while three other managed to escape.
CTD claimed to have recovered a huge quantity of arms and
ammunition from the custody of the slain terrorists who are
said to be affiliated with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban
Pakistan.
A CTD spokesperson said around six to seven terrorists were
attempting to enter Lahore.
A heavy contingent of police was called in the area to launch
search operations for apprehending the absconding accomplices
of the slain terrorists.
INP/AH
