One police official was killed while two others were injured in an encounter with suspected militants on Tuesday near Faisalabad’s D-Ground area.
According to sources, about four suspected militants opened fire at police when they were asked to stop on account of suspicious behaviour.
While others managed to escape from the scene, one suspect was caught amid the crossfire and succumbed to his injuries.
Police personnel confirmed they were successful in confiscating Kalashnikovs and hand grenades from the suspected militants’ vehicle.
