The Counter-Terrorism Department on Friday arrested two trained most-wanted terrorists of Sipah-e-Muhammad Pakistan after an alleged shootout near Manghopir Road, Karachi.
According to the CTD officials, the two terrorists of Sipah-e-Muhammad Pakistan named Agha Hassan and Muhammad Ali Raza Naqvi were arrested after an encounter midnight.
CTD in-charge Mazhar Mashwani said other two alleged terrorists Karrar Hussain and Syed Ausat Ali Rizvi fled away in the dark. He also confirmed the recovery of weapons from the terrorists.
The terrorists had been declared most wanted by different institutions. Syed Ausat Ali Rizvi was allegedly heading organised sleeper cells, Mashwani added.
He also confirmed that the accused had made revelations about target killing including the assassination of Dr Mehboob.
The CTD in-charge said that the shooters of the sleeper cell were being given Rs25,000 each in a month. Further investigation is underway with the arrested suspects.