Dera Ghazi Khan: At least five alleged terrorists were killed in an exchange of fire, during search operation by Counter Terrorism Department in Dera Ghazi Khan.

On a tip-off, the CTD raided a hideout in Dera Ghazi Khan. The terrorists opened fire, the CTD personnel retaliated and killed five militants. 

The militants are linked with a banned outfit organization. Two terrorists were identified as Malik Tehseen and Ikram. The CTD also claimed to have recovered four rifles, two pistols, four hand grenades and live rounds.

It is pertinent to mention here that Malik Tehseen had escaped from police custody with the assistance of accomplices.