Three terror suspects shot dead in DG Khan
- By Web Desk -
- Mar 26, 2018
DERA GAZI KHAN: The Rangers personnel have shot dead three terror suspects during a gun battle in Dera Gazi Khan, ARY News reported on Monday.
Security sources say the paramilitary troops carried out a raid in Sakhi Sarwar town of the district. Upon seeing the personnel, the suspected terrorists opened fire on them in a bid to escape from the scene.
When the troopers returned fire, three suspects were killed on the spot while a Rangers man received gunshot wounds.
Sources said a remote controlled bomb, a suicide vest, arms and ammunition were recovered from their possession.
Last month, security forces gunned down three terrorists during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Dera Ghazi Khan, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR).
The military’s media wing said Rangers and Elite Police personnel along with officials of intelligence agencies carried out the operation under the Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad.
Three militants were killed in a shootout with the personnel, it said and added two Rangers men also got injured in the operation.
AK-47, hand grenades, improvised explosive device and ammunition were seized from the possession of terrorists.