According to the area Station House Officer (SHO) Raja Muzammal, CIA raided a suspected militant hideout in Dear Aslam near BRB Canal on a tip-off.When the suspects saw the officials, they reportedly opened fired at the police party. The police retaliated, killing suspects Sanaullah, Imran and Shah Qanoon.During the exchange of fire, Sub-Inspector Maqsood Hayat sustained injuries. He was later shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment.Soon after, a heavy contingent of police reached the site and cordoned off the area as investigators started collecting clues.The suspected terrorists were allegedly involved in the suicide attacks at churches in Youhanabad, Lahore. Police also claimed to have recovered four grenades and a suicide jacket from the site.