CTD kills terrorist in Gujranwala IBO

LAHORE: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab killed a terrorist during an intelligence based operation (IBO) in Aimanabad near Gujranwala.

CTD spokesperson said here on Saturday, the law enforcement agencies (LEAs) on information carried out an operation in Aimanabad, an area of the Gujranwala, during which terrorists opened fire and the CTD personnel returned the fire, as a result due to an exchange of fire one terrorist was killed by the firing of their own accomplices and the others three terrorists managed to escape from the scene.

The CTD personnel also recovered explosive material, detonators and other arms from the dead terrorist.

The spokesperson informed that the terrorists were planning to target some important installations in the province. He claimed that the terrorists belonged to the outlaw, the search for their other companions and identification of dead terrorist was underway, he added.

The spokesperson further said that the CTD Punjab is diligently pursuing its goal of a safe Punjab and is determined to root out the scourge of terrorism. He said that in case of any information related to terrorism, citizens should report on the helpline of Counter Terrorism Department Punjab on 0800-11111.