CTD shot dead a suspected terrorist in an encounter in Gujrat

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GUJRAT, April 27 (TNS):  Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) killed a suspected terrorist in exchange of fire while carrying out an operation in Gujrat in the wee hours of Friday.

According to CTD spokesperson, on a tip of the CTD carried out a raid in Gujrat near river Chenab when the terrorist hiding in the area opened firing, in retaliation an alleged terrorist was killed on the spot while three others managed to escape.

The deceased was identified as Khateeb was a facilitator of Mall Road Chairing Cross blast.

The spokesperson further said that the dead terrorist was also involved in Wahga Border, Qaddafi Stadium and Gulshan-e-Iqbal bomb blasts in Lahore.

A large quantity of explosive material was also recovered from the dead terrorist.