A gun battle has erupted in Egypt's capital, Cairo, between security forces and members of a "terrorist group", according to state television.
The exchange of gunfire on Tuesday took place in the al-Amiriyah district.
A security source told AFP news agency that a policeman succumbed to his wounds following the shoot-out. Another officer was also hospitalised.
"National security received a tip-off that there was an apartment full of terrorists ... An exchange of gunfire ensued," the source said.
Private television channel CBC Extra News aired footage of the gunfire, as residents of al-Amiriyah were warned to stay inside their homes away from windows and doors.
"Initial investigations show that the suspects were planning to carry out terrorist acts," a separate security source was quoted as saying by Reuters news agency.
The source added that explosives and weapons were found with the suspects. Egyptian state TV says security powers trade gunfire with individuals from ‘fear based oppressor gathering’ in al-Amiriyah locale.A weapon fight has emitted in Egypt’s capital, Cairo, between security powers and individuals from a “fear monger gathering”, as indicated by state TV.
A security source disclosed to AFP news organization that a cop surrendered to his injuries following the shoot-out. Another official was likewise hospitalized.“National security got a tip-off that there was a condo brimming with fear mongers … A trade of gunfire resulted,” the source said.Private TV slot CBC Extra News publicized film of the gunfire, as inhabitants of al-Amiriyah were cautioned to remain inside their homes from windows and entryways.
“Introductory examinations show that the suspects were intending to complete psychological militant acts,” a different security source was cited as saying by Reuters news office.
The source included that explosives and weapons were found with the suspects.
