Two hardcore terrorists were killed during an encounter with the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in the Sher Shah area of Karachi, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Sunday.
CTD In-charge Raja Umer Khattab said that they received credible information that two terrorists namely Hafiz Qasim Rasheed who was an Emir of banned Lashkar-e-Jhangvi Karachi and Usman were involved in the gruesome murder of CTD officer Ali Raza which took place on July 7, 2024.
He said that a terrorist namely Ahmed Hassan who belonged to the banned Sipah-e-Sahaba facilitated these terrorists through the recce of the deceased Ali Raza.
Two other terrorists, identified as Hamza and Naeem were arrested from Cantt Railway Station soon after their return from Multan.
During interrogation, the arrested terrorists provided key information to CTD about the exact location of the terrorists. Both hardcore terrorists were killed in the exchange of fire with CTD personnel.
CTD personnel also recovered arms, ammunition and other material used for making suicide jackets and a list of target killings from their possession.
It is necessary to mention here that Hafiz Qasim was released from jail after 12 years.
Reporter: Kamran Minhas