According to media reports, the deceased include chief of terrorist outfit Ansarul Shariah.
In a press release, the spokesperson of the paramilitary force said the Rangers along with Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) officials conducted a raid in Raees Goth area of Baldia Town on Thursday night after receiving intelligence reports on the presence of Ansarul Shariah militants, Geo News reported.
While five were killed on the spot, three others died later in the hospital, media reports said.
One CTD official and two Rangers personnel were injured during the exchange of fire, reports said.
Two deceased terrorists have been identified as Arsalan Baig (target killer) and Sheharyar alias Dr Abdullah Hashmi.
Hashmi is the leader of the terror outfight.
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