Crime
Two alleged terrorists killed, cop martyred in Islamabad face-off
Two motorcyclists opened fire on policemen at a picket
Islamabad: Two alleged terrorists were killed while a police head constable was martyred in crossfire between the police and suspects at a police picket on Monday, police said.
Some policemen were performing duty at Jilania police check post in Sector G-8 when two motorcylists reached there and opened fire on cops.
The exchange of gunfire led to killing of two suspects. A policeman also lost his life. Two other cops suffered injuries who were shifted to a state hospital.
Senior police officers rushed to the spot. Karachi Company police are dealing the case and collecting evidence from the crime scene.
The Islamabad police chief told reporters that the incident was reported at around 9:30pm.
The suspects, who were killed, were terrorists, he said, adding they were wearing bullet proof jackets.
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