CTD Punjab conducts 166 intelligence-based operations in various districts of Punjab to effectively deal with potential terrorist threats


Lahore: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Punjab province foiled a major terrorist plan by arresting 11 terrorists belonging to a banned organization during operations in different areas of Punjab. Another dangerous terrorist from TTP was arrested in Mianwali along with explosives.
According to the spokesperson, CTD Punjab conducted 166 intelligence-based operations in various districts of the province to effectively deal with potential terrorist threats. In these operations, 166 suspects were questioned, and 11 terrorists were arrested along with weapons, explosives, and other prohibited materials.
The arrested terrorists include Haider Sultan, Wali Khan, Rehman, Zubair, Amin, Akbar, Maqsood Khan, Ibrahim Qasmi, Saddam, and others. The spokesperson added that these terrorists are affiliated with the Fitna Khawarij and other organizations.
These arrests were made during intelligence-based operations in Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Pakpattan, Gujarat, Chakwal, Bahawalpur, and Bahawalnagar. Explosives (2735 grams), 19 detonators, 35 feet of safety fuse wire, 2 IED bombs, banned organization pamphlets, magazines, and cash were recovered from the possession of the terrorists.
The spokesperson said the terrorists had planned to target important buildings and police in Lahore and other cities. He added that 12 cases have been registered against the arrested terrorists, and further investigation is ongoing.
He also stated that during the current week, 1,475 combing operations were conducted with the cooperation of local police and security agencies. During these operations, 61,603 people were checked, 422 suspects were arrested, 357 FIRs were registered, and 259 recoveries were made.
The Counter-Terrorism Department of Punjab is diligently pursuing its goal of a safer Punjab, and no stone will be left unturned in its efforts to bring terrorists and anti-state elements to justice. For any relevant information, call the Counter-Terrorism Department Punjab helpline at 0800 11111.

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