Five militants killed in CTD operation near Attock

RAWALPINDI, Jun 16 (APP):The Punjab Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) killed five militants during an intelligence-based operation in a border area near Attock.

The department had received credible intelligence that militants present in the area had finalised plans to carry out attacks in different parts of Punjab, said a CTD spokesperson on Tuesday.

Giving further details of the operation, he said that a raid was conducted on the reported hideout, during which the suspects opened fire on law enforcement personnel, triggering an exchange of fire. As a result, all five militants were killed, he added.

The spokesman said the slain militants were affiliated with “Fitna al-Khawarij”.

“A suicide jacket, three SMGs, two hand grenades and ammunition were recovered from their possession”, said the spokesman adding that identification of the militants is under way, while a search operation in adjoining areas has been launched, he added.

He urged citizens to report suspicious activity on its helpline.