Pakistan Rangers Sindh on Wednesday night claimed to have killed three suspected militants in an alleged encounter in the outskirts of Karachi, it has been learnt.

“The paramilitary force had conducted an intelligence driven action on suspected hideouts of banned outfit’s hardcore criminals at Mangopir area who were allegedly involved in terrorist activities,” said Rangers spokesperson.

"During the raid the suspects, in an attempt to escape, opened fire on law enforcement agencies. In an ensuing exchange of fire between Rangers and the gunmen, three suspects got killed," the spokesperson added.

Furthermore, Rangers official claimed that one soldier got injured in the alleged encounter and weapons were also seized from suspects' custody.

Sindh Rangers on October 14 had claimed to have killed four suspected militants in a shootout.

Officials had said that Rangers conducted a raid in Gadap, in an isolated area near the Northern Bypass, on intelligence reports about the presence of some militants and criminals there. The raid also turned into an exchange of fire.