SUKKUR: During an encounter with Counter Terrorism Department, one terrorist was killed while two managed to flee.
The incident took place during snap checking on Sukkur Shikarpur link road when security personnel signaled three men on a motorcycle to stop, upon which they opened fire on the security personnel, said SP Irfan Samon.
He further informed that the snap checking was being conducted on credible intelligence about terrorists entering Sindh from Baluchistan.
In retaliatory fire, one terrorist was killed, while two of his accomplices managed to flee from the scene.
Combing operations were underway in Sukkur and Shikarpur since Sunday morning, to eliminate any potential threats, say sources.
Officials also recovered explosives, detonators and a handgun from the scene. A manhunt is underway for the other two accomplices of the deceased
