Peshawar police discover flour mill being used to make bombs

PESHAWAR: Police discovered early Saturday morning the flour mill that terrorists were using to make bombs during an operation in Chamkani area, informed Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Tahir Khan.

Tahir, while speaking to media, also said that two terrorists were killed and five security officers were injured in an exchange of fire between police and terrorists in Peshawar, in an operation that began in the wee hours of Saturday.

The police also seized a huge cache of arms from the factory including six hand grenades, four pistols, four Kalashnikovs, explosive-making material, 600 detonators, primer cord, integrated circuits, time-device and multiple mobile phones with pictures of different locations.

The CCPO said the factory is had multiple storeys where more explosives could be hidden.

Police obtained a heavy contingent to deal with the remaining terrorists in an operation that lasted all night. But they did not have enough weapons to deal with the terrorists completely, which is why one terrorist managed to escape, Tahir said, adding search operations with the help of sniffer dogs are being conducted to find the suspect.

As a result of the operation, three police officers and two security officials were injured, said police.

The police officers have sustained minor injuries, said Khan.

Inspector General Police (IGP) Salahuddin Masood commended the police for their dedication and remarked that the terrorists belonged to a banned outfit.