Lahore: Attack on CTD team, 4 terrorists including target killer of outlawed TTP
According to the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), 4 terrorists involved in the target killing of policemen were killed in Lahore.
All four terrorists were killed by their own colleagues. Faizan, the target killer of the outlawed TTP, is also among the dead terrorists.
According to the CTD spokesman, the terrorists opened fire on the CTD team, on which the team also fired in self-defense.
Officials further said that 4 terrorists including target killer Faizan were killed while 3 terrorists escaped from the scene.
However, the Target killer Faizan belonged to the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban.
CTD further informed that Faizan Butt was taken to Karol jungle for recovery of arms, 2 pistols and hand grenades were recovered on the identification of the accused.
In this regard, the CTD officials further said that during the recovery, 5 to 6 associates of Faizan attacked, in which 4 terrorists, including Faizan, were killed by the firing of their own associates.
According to the spokesman, 2 Kalashnikovs and a pistol were seized from the spot.