Lahore Police’s Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) on Tuesday killed three suspected terrorists during an encounter in the Batapur locality close to the Wagah border.
Lahore police chief Amin Wains said that a suicide jacket, four hand grenades, sub-machine guns and ammunition was recovered on the information of three held suspects – Hassan Punjabi, Shah Qanoon and Imran.
He said that while the police was on its way back after making the recovery, the suspects’ companions attacked the police van near Dera Aslam on BRB Canal.
The attack led to an exchange of fire between the police and the assailants, which resulted in the deaths of the three suspected terrorists in police custody, he added.
The operation against the alleged terrorists was led by CIA Superintendent of Police Umar Virk, while a sub-inspector was also injured in the encounter with the suspects, said the official.
