A Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) team from Multan conducted a raid on the hideout of terrorists in Chak 98-10R of village Jahanian near Khanewal on Wednesday upon which the terrorists opened fire at the raiding party. The CTD personnel returned the fire as a result six terrorists were killed.
At least four other terrorists managed to escape from the scene by taking advantage of the darkness.
The CTD personnel recovered two hand grenades, two automatic rifles and two pistols and maps of sensitive installations from the dead terrorists.
According to CTD sources, the dead terrorists belonged to banned outfits and were planning to carry out terrorist activities in different parts of the country.
The CTD personnel have shifted the bodies of the dead terrorists to District Hospital Khanewal for autopsy.
