The New Nation - Internet Edition

Staff Reporter

Indian police killed two Bangladeshi 'terrorists' in Kashimira in Thane district at around 9.15pm on Tuesday, The Times of India reported yesterday.

"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. Our officers are at the spot and verifying the details," The Times of India quoted Param Bir Singh, joint commissioner of police as saying.

"The identity of one of the killed suspects has been established as Mohammed Ali.

Teams of the bomb detection and disposal squad are also reaching the spot," another ATS officer said, refusing to give details of the encounter site.

He said that the two persons sustained bullet injuries in the exchange of fire. "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.