Police official gunned down, two injured in Faisalabad crossfire

Police personnel confirm they were successful in confiscating Kalashnikovs and hand grenades from a vehicle

FAISALABAD: One police official was killed while two others were injured in a crossfire between suspected militants on Tuesday near Faisalabad's D-Ground area.

According to sources, about four suspected militants opened fire at police when they were asked to stop on account of suspicious behaviour.

While others managed to escape from the scene, one suspect was caught amid the crossfire and succumbed to his injuries.

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Police personnel confirmed they were successful in confiscating Kalashnikovs and hand grenades from a vehicle belonging to the suspected militants.

Earlier, five people, including a constable, were killed in separate incidents in and around Faisalabad.