Five killed in Pakistan Punjab beloged to Terrorists

DN Bureau

Five suspected terrorists allegedly belonging to the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and its breakaway faction Jamaatul Ahrar

The security forces have mounted search operations across the country
The security forces have mounted search operations across the country


Lahore: Counter-terrorism personnel in Pakistan's Punjab province on Sunday confirmed the elimination of five suspected terrorists in Layyah district of southern Punjab.

 

Source quoted the provincial counter-terrorism department (CTD), as saying that three other suspected terrorists managed to escape from the encounter spot. They also confirmed retrieving weapons and maps of sensitive areas.

 

They claimed the suspected terrorists belonged to banned Jamat-ul-Ahrar militant organisation and that there were plans to attack a religious site in Multan. (with ANI Inputs)










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