Firing incident: Women, children among detained suspected militants

LAHORE:

Five women and two children were among 12 suspected militants detained following an exchange of fire with intelligence agency personnel in Lahore’s Alfalah Town on Saturday.

According to residents of the area, the firing started at 3am Saturday morning. The suspected militants were using one of the houses in the area as their base.

Six hand grenades and a huge quantity of other sophisticated weapons were also recovered from the possession of suspected militants during a search operation of the house.

A map of former prime minister Yousaf Raza Gilani’s house was also recovered.

While talking to The Express Tribune, senior police officials confirmed the operation but avoided providing details, revealing only that the operation was led by intelligence agencies, whereas the police and Elite Force were providing logistical support.

Published in The Express Tribune, November 11^th, 2012.