LAHORE – The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has arrested 10 terrorists during operations carried out across various cities in Punjab.
A CTD spokesperson reported that 163 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) were conducted in response to terrorism threats.
The operations took place in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Sheikhupura, Mianwali, Sargodha, and Faisalabad, resulting in the arrest of 10 terrorists.
In Rawalpindi, three members of the extremist group Fitna al-Khawarij were detained, while one terrorist was apprehended in Lahore.
Authorities seized explosives, an IED bomb, 11 safety fuses, 22 feet of wire, pamphlets, and cash from the suspects. The arrested individuals were identified as Hafiz Muhammad Rafiq, Akbar, Zainullah, Owais Ahmed, Ihsan, Sajjad, Luqman, and Nadeem.
CTD officials stated that the terrorists had been planning attacks to instill fear among the public. This week, 2,893 combing operations were conducted, leading to the interrogation of 111,849 individuals and the arrest of 736 suspects.
The CTD reiterated its commitment to eliminating terrorism and ensuring a safer Punjab.
