CTD arrests 36 terrorists in 366 IBOs in Punjab

CTD arrests 36 terrorists in 366 IBOs in Punjab
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Summary CTD conducted 366 operations across Punjab, arresting 36 terrorists, including two high-risk suspects from Fitna al-Khawarij, and seized explosives, detonators, wiring, pamphlets, and cash.

LAHORE (Dunya News) – The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) carried out 366 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across various cities in Punjab over the past month, resulting in the arrest of 36 terrorists, a department spokesperson said.

The operations were conducted in cities including Lahore, Kasur, Jhelum, Chakwal, Okara, Khanewal, Rawalpindi, Chiniot, Toba Tek Singh, Rajanpur, Sialkot, Jhang, Attock, Sahiwal, Faisalabad, and Jhelum.

During the raids, two high-risk terrorists affiliated with “Fitna al-Khawarij” were arrested from Faisalabad and Jhelum along with explosive materials.

Authorities recovered a significant cache of explosives, including EID bombs, five detonators, 34 safety fuses, 61 feet of wiring, pamphlets, and cash.