One terrorist belonging to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) was killed in exchange of fire with the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD). According to details, the CTD personnel reached Northern Bypass on a tip-off where a terrorist was injured as a result of intense exchange of fire. He succumbed to his injuries when the CTD officials were taking him to the hospital. Police said that militant was identified as Omar Farooq, a member of the proscribed TTP and the mastermind of Karachi Police Office attack.

Source: The Nation July 24, 2024 15:20 UTC