One militant was killed while five others were arrested in an exchange of fire during an operation conducted by the counter-terrorism department (CTD) in the Tela Band area of Peshawar, a statement said Tuesday.
The statement said that the terrorists belong to the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and they are involved in over 20 extortion cases.
The militants were involved in grenade attacks and firing incidents, said the CTD.
“The detained terrorists had demanded Rs5 million from a citizen named Imtiaz and upon his refusal, the terrorist attacked the victim’s house with a grenade and by shooting at it,” it added.
Two Kalashnikovs, six hand grenades, two pistols and cartridges have been recovered from the assailants, the statement said, adding that all the terrorists including the one who was killed belonged to Afghanistan.
