New Delhi: A team of the Special Cell of Delhi Police has killed two alleged terrorists in an encounter on Friday near Jamia Qila area of South District in New Delhi, police said.
Reports say at least four men are holed up inside house number L-18, Batala House, which is near Khalila Mosque.
“The encounter is on between the Special Cell of Delhi Police and suspected terrorists,” a senior Delhi Police officer confirmed to CNN-IBN.
Three or four people are also caught in the crossfire. The area is similar to the busy, cramped market area of Ghaffar Market in Karol Bagh.
Sources claim the terrorists holed up in the house are those from the Indian Mujjahideen, who could been involved in the recent Delhi serial blasts in which at least 22 people were killed and over 130 injured.
Soon after the encounter started, the area was cordoned off and senior officials of the Delhi police are present in and around the area to ensure security.
The encounter is still on between the Special Cell of Delhi Police and suspected terrorists. A team of National Security Guard commandos is also reaching the spot.
Delhi Police was informed about suspected activity at about 1045 hrs IST on Friday.
(Detailed reports awaited)
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