CTD staff. PHOTO: FILE
The Sindh Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Tuesday said it had killed four suspected terrorists belonging to the banned group. Fitna-al-Hindustan group in a successful raid on a house in Shah Latif town of Karachi.
A press release from the department indicates that the raid took place Monday night and resulted in the recovery of heavy weapons, explosives and other dangerous materials.
“The raid was carried out based on information provided by the detained suspects. However, the operation quickly escalated when the suspects opened fire on the police and launched a grenade attack, triggering an intense exchange of fire.”
Two police officers were injured, including police chief Muhammad Yousuf and constable Muhammad Junaid. They were immediately rushed to Agha Khan Hospital for medical treatment. “In the retaliatory firing, four terrorists were also injured. Although they were rushed to hospital, they later succumbed to their injuries,” the CTD press release said.
The CTD quickly cordoned off the area, deploying additional forces to secure the surrounding area. A bomb squad was called in to deal with the potential explosives. Upon entering the house, the squad safely disposed of several explosives.
The department recovered a significant quantity of weapons and explosives, including five hand grenades, a Kalashnikov rifle, a detonator, 70 feet of detonator wire and 350 kilograms of explosive material. The recovered weapons and explosives were safely transported to a secure location.
According to the CTD, the suspected terrorists were part of the Bashir Zaib group and were planning a major terrorist attack. The press release said the ministry remains vigilant, focusing its efforts on dismantling terrorist networks and ensuring the safety and security of the public.
Last month, terrorists belonging to Fitna-al-Hindustan launched attacks in several areas of Balochistan, leaving dozens of civilians dead. These attacks prompted Pakistani security forces to launch counter-terrorism operations against terrorists.
