KARACHI: Police killed 12 terrorists during encounter in Pipri and Gadap, while two policemen were also injured, whereas Rangers have arrested two dangerous gangsters of Liyari.
SP Malir Rao headed the operation at Pipri area of National Highway. Terrorists opened fire on police during search operation, due to which two security personnel were injured. Eight terrorists have been killed in exchange of fire, while four terrorists succeeded to escape on motorcycles. Police clutched all four fleeing terrorists at Gadap, where the terrorists have been killed during exchange of fire.
SSP Rao Anwar said that some associates of terrorists succeeded to escape. More than four blasts were also heard during police operation.
Meanwhile, Sindh Rangers Wing Commander Laiq told during press conference that operation was carried out in Liyari, from where two extortionists of Liyari Gangwar and banned Peoples Amn Committee were arrested. Both extortionists were arrested as a result of monitoring and technical surveillance.
Wing Commander said that the accused were involved in more than 24 criminal cases. Rangers officials said that the accused will be handed over to police soon.