At least six suspected terrorists were killed in a joint operation conducted by Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and police in Sheikhupura on late Monday night.
According to CTD sources, Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and Manawala police received information about presence of terrorists in Lagar village and planning to carry out terrorist activities in Sheikhupura and Nankana.
The law enforcement agency and police conducted a raid in the area upon which militants opened fire and injured a police official. Police and CTD returned the fire as a result six terrorists were killed while two of their accomplices managed to escape.
A large quantity of arms and explosive material was also recovered from the possession of the dead terrorists. The dead bodies of the militants were shifted to Sheikhupura dead house.
