CTD thwarts attack plan, arrests two terrorists in Karachi

(Web Desk): In Karachi’s Manghopir area, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), a federal intelligence agency, and local police conducted a joint operation and arrested two terrorists belonging to the banned outfit "Fitnatul Khawarij", along with weapons.

According to the CTD, the arrested suspects have been identified as Abdul Wakeel and Ajmal, who had received military training in Afghanistan and are considered close associates of Sharifullah, a highly wanted terrorist.

Officials stated that both arrested suspects are residents of Qila Abdullah district in Balochistan and had been sent to Karachi to carry out a major attack.

CTD sources revealed that, according to the plan, the suspects were to be provided with a target later, but a timely operation prevented a potential tragedy.

Authorities confirmed that interrogation of the arrested terrorists is underway to obtain information about their network and future plans.