Rangers claim killing 5 TTP militants including Karachi chief

Security forces say militants had planned to target Expo Centre with a bomb


Web Desk April 08, 2015
PHOTO: EXPRESS

KARACHI: Five suspected Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants - including its Karachi chief - were killed and two Rangers personnel were injured in a clash between security forces and miscreants in Kemari area, Express News reported on Wednesday.

Rangers raided a house on information of militants planning to target the city's Expo Centre in a bomb attack.

Read: One dead, several injured as Rangers raid MQM headquarters

During the search, militants fired at Rangers personnel and hurled hand grenades. The clash left TTP's Karachi commander Ilyas Kashmiri and his four accomplices dead.

Read: Three suspected militants killed in Karachi shootout

A large cache of arms was recovered from the premises, comprising hand grenades, Kalashnikovs, bullets and ammunition.

Read: Arrests and raids: Lyari gang commander gunned down in alleged encounter

Security forces have intensified their efforts to rid the city of terrorism under the implementation of the National Action Plan.

COMMENTS (4)

sars | 9 years ago | Reply Isnt ilyas kashmiri already dead?
John | 9 years ago | Reply @sehr.siddiqui: There is something called arms license which is issued to security guards of different political parties and businessmen but then there is MQM which through magical means,has licenses for even stolen forbidden bore nato weaponry.Also,a beard doesent translates to Taliban,open up your racist mindset towards people with beards.Btw according to official records presented to Supreme Court and endorsed by it too,they only groups collecting bhutta and with active millitant wings are MQM,TTP,ANP,PPP,ASWJ etc , so i would suggest get real maam and stop beating about the bush,everyone is allowed their own opinion but not their own facts.
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