Two masterminds of Dasu attack killed in escape attempt

Sahiwal: Two mastermind terrorists of Dasu Power Project attack were killed while trying to escape.

According to the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), the terrorists were being transferred from Sahiwal Jail based on a threat alert. The attack took place during the transfer of five terrorists involving the mastermind of the attack.

The CTD officials further said that the terrorists tried to rescue the accomplices involved in the Dasu attack and the terrorists Muhammad Hussain and Ayaz were killed on the spot in the exchange of fire.

According to CTD spokesman, the firing incident took place near Sahiwal Sea Road, three accomplices of the dead terrorists were safe because they were in different vans.

It is pertinent to note that 13 people including nine Chinese were killed and more than 20 were injured in the Dasu attack. The court has sentenced the terrorists involved in the Dasu attack to death.