GUJRANWALA: The police on Saturday claimed that at least five alleged terrorists affiliated with a banned outfit were killed by ‘friendly fire’ during an encounter with police near the Wapda Town Bypass.
According to details, the police received a tip regarding the presence of eight terrorists in the area, following which the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) conducted a search operation near Wapda Town Bypass. On seeing the police, the alleged terrorists opened fire on the raiding party.
According to the CTD sources, five of the alleged terrorists were killed in firing by their own accomplices, while the remaining three fled.
Those killed belonged to a banned outfit and were planning to carry out an attack in Gujranwala, said a CTD official on the condition of anonymity.
The CTD also claimed to have recovered explosive material, grenades and other weapons from the suspects’ possession. The identity of those killed could not be ascertained until the filing of this report.
