A terrorist was killed and one of his accomplices was apprehended by police and security agencies during a joint combing operation in Lahore late Friday, sources informed Geo News.

Police and intelligence agencies were conducting a joint combing operation in Lahore's Factory Area, they added.

In the ensuing exchange of fire that lasted for an hour, a terrorist was gunned down and another apprehended, they said. The deceased could not immediately be identified.

Officials also seized a suicide vest, detonator and arms from apprehended terrorist.

The gunfight also left three security personnel injured, who were shifted to a hospital. They were said to be in stable condition.

The arrested terrorist was whisked to an undisclosed location for interrogation.

Source: MENA