The Counter-Terrorism Department on Thursday killed eight militants in Dera Ghazi Khan during a combing operation in Punjab province, South Punjab News reported.
Official sources said four hand grenades, an automatic rifle and four pistols were seized during the operation. " Eight terrorists were killed and three managed to flee," sources in the CTD told .
They said the suspects had plans to target sensitive installations in the province. The Punjab government is carrying out an operation against militants as part of National Action Plan (NAP) to quell militancy and extremism. Meanwhile ,Rangers personnel conducted an operation in the metropolis on late Thursday night, killing four terrorists. Weapons were recovered from the slain terrorists, according to the Rangers.
As per details, the operation was conducted in Karachi's Gadap area. Rangers conducted their operation on the basis of intelligence reports. During the course of the operation, the terrorists opened fire on Rangers personnel.
According to details shared by the Rangers spokesperson, the retaliation of fire caused the killing of 4 terrorists. The slain militants belonged to a banned outfit. Weapons and ammunition were obtained from the slain militants and a search operation in the area is underway to apprehend any further terrorists.
Bodies of the slain militants have been handed over to the police, as well as the weapons and ammunition seized.
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