QUETTA: One of the nine terrorists killed in the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) operation in Balochistan’s Mastung area was identified as one of the attackers involved in Quetta scuicide blast on April 12 which targeted the Hazara community.

At least 20 people were killed and 48 wounded by a powerful suicide blast at a crowded fruit market in the provincial capital.

According to CTD sources, the dead terrorist identified as Umar Taisani alias Chotta was also involved in attacks on FC personnel.

Sources further informed that identity of the other dead terrorists is being carried out while the search for their accomplices is also underway.