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Cops gun down two terrorists near Mira Road

Cops gun down two terrorists near Mira Road

Author: Times News Network
Publication: The Times of India
Date: March 12, 2008

In its first encounter this year, the anti-terrorism squad (ATS) intercepted and killed two alleged Bangladeshi terrorists in Kashimira near Mira Road at about 9.15 pm on Tuesday. The men were carrying firearms, fake currency of Rs 6 lakh and two kg of a powder, which was subsequently tested and found to be RDX.

"We had information that the delivery of a revolver and pistol had taken place there. It was a joint operation of ATS teams from Pune and Mumbai,'' said Param Bir Singh, joint commissioner of police. The ATS has also seized a passport from the encounter site.

"The identity of the killed suspects has been established as Mohammed Ali and Babu. The duo had come from Bangladesh only last week. Teams of the bomb detection and disposal squad are also reaching the spot,'' said an ATS officer, refusing to give details of the encounter site.

He said that the two persons sustained bullet injuries during the exchange of fire near the Pleasant Park hotel. "Our priority was to save their lives, but unfortunately it was too late. They were rushed to Bhagwati Hospital, Borivli, and declared dead on admission,'' said the officer.

Asked whether the duo had any links with Faheem Ansari, recently caught by the UP STF, the officers said they were verifying the details. Their affiliation with terror outfit HuJI is also being ascertained.

Locals claimed to have seen police vans roaming in the area hours before the alleged shootout took place.


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