CTD kills two TTP terrorists in IBO

LAHORE: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab police have killed two and arrested three terrorists associated with proscribed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and outlawed Al-Qaeda in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Lahore, police said Saturday.

According to CTD officials, the killed terrorists were identified as Irfanullah and Illyas while Haris, Saif and Abrar of the banned Al-Qaeda and TTP were arrested in Lahore.

The spokesperson said that arms, a suicide jacket and ammunition were seized from their possession. The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) investigated 49 suspected individuals in 48 intelligence-based operations.

Earlier, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab police claimed to have killed two terrorists associated with proscribed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in a shootout.

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