Four al Qaeda terrorists killed in encounter with Karachi police

Malir SSP Rao Anwar says they were planning major terrorist attack


News Desk October 07, 2017
"Upon information, the police conducted raid during which the armed terrorists opened fire on police officers," SSP Anwar said. PHOTO: AFP/FIle

Four alleged terrorists were killed in a clash with police on Saturday near the Northern Bypass area of Karachi.

Malir SSP Rao Anwar told Express News that the terrorists have not yet been identified, however, they were associated with the banned organisation al Qaeda and were plotting for a major terrorist activity.

Three terrorists involved in attacks on Karachi police arrested

"Upon information, the police conducted raid during which the armed terrorists opened fire on police officers. The counter attack by police resulted in death of four terrorists. The police officials remained safe during the encounter" Anwar said.

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