Two Deobandi terrorists killed in encounter with Rangers, CTD in Karachi

At least two terrorists of a banned Deobandi terrorist outfit involved in killing traffic police officials in the city were killed in an encounter with Pakistan Rangers and Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel in Karachi on Friday.

The Rangers and Counter-Terrorism Department conducted a joint operation in Korangi area of Karachi on intelligence report. The law enforcement agencies personnel cordoned off the area and launched a house-to-house search during which terrorists hiding in a house opened fire. Rangers and CTD personnel returned the fire due to which two terrorists were killed.
In charge CTD Umar Khattab informed media that the dead terrorists belonged to a banned organization and were involved in killing traffic police officials in the city. An MP-5 rifle snatched from traffic police officials was also recovered from the dead terrorists.
The law enforcement agencies conducted a search of the house after the encounter and recovered a bomb. The bomb disposal squad diffused the bomb.
Deobandi terrorist outfits Taliban and Ansar ul Sharia were involved in the killings of traffic police cops.