CTD shoots dead five terrorists in Peshawar
Explosive material and weapons were recovered from militants, according to CTD
By Web Desk
Published February 22, 2020
PESHAWAR: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on Friday shot dead five terrorists during a search operation in the city's Shagai area after both sides exchanged fire.
The CTD said a security operation was conducted in the area following a tip-off about the militants' whereabouts.
Explosive material and weapons — including three suicide vests, two pistols, two hand grenades, and three SMGs were recovered — were recovered from militants. The terrorists had arrived in the area from the Millagori district.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector-General Sanaullah Abbasi said police would continue to conduct operations against the extremists.
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