KARACHI: At least four 'terrorists' were killed when rangers personnel conducted an operation in the Gadap Town area of Karachi on late Thursday night, Aaj News reported.

According to the rangers spokesperson, the operation was conducted in Karachi's Gadap area near Gulshan e Maymar police station on the basis of intelligence reports. During the course of the operation, the terrorists opened fire on Rangers personnel.

The retaliation of fire caused the killing of 4 terrorists, said the spokesperson. The slain militants were reportedly wanted in different cases. Weapons were recovered from the slain terrorists, according to the Rangers.

Bodies of the slain militants have been handed over to the police, as well as the weapons and ammunition seized.