Six terrorists of banned outfit killed in Lahore shootout
LAHORE: At least six terrorists of banned outfit were killed in exchange of fire with police and Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) near Saggian bridge in Lahore late of Tuesday night.
CTD spokesman said police and CTD, on information about presence of militants, raided a house jointly, where the terrorists opened fire on the team and tried to flee.
The law enforcers chased them and exchange of fire took place near Saggian bridge. At least six terrorists were killed and four managed to flee taking benefit of darkness.
The terrorists killed in the shootout are affiliated to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (Ustad Aslam group).
Explosives, four detonators, two Kalashnikovs, four pistols, three motorcycles and 97 cartridges were seized from the custody of militants, whose bodies were shifted to Mayo Hospital dead house.
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