At least six terrorists of a banned outfit were killed in an exchange of fire with police and Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) near Saggian bridge in Lahore late Tuesday night.
CTD spokesman said police and CTD, on information about the presence of militants, raided a house jointly, where the terrorists opened fire on the team and tried to flee.
The law enforcers chased them and an exchange of fire took place near the Saggian bridge. At least six terrorists were killed and four managed to flee, taking advantage of the darkness.
The terrorists killed in the shootout are affiliated to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (Ustad Aslam group).
Explosives, four detonators, two Kalashnikovs, four pistols, three motorcycles and 97 cartridges were seized from the custody of militants, whose bodies were shifted to Mayo Hospital dead house.
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