CTD operations
LAHORE
In a major action, the Punjab Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Saturday force has detained seven terrorists from different cities including Lahore during Intelligence Based Operations (IBOs) in the province. The spokesperson for the CTD told media on Saturday that upon receiving a tip-off about terrorists’ presence, the department launched operation in parts of Lahore and other cities and arrested seven terrorists with suicide vests, explosives and weapons had been recovered from their possession.
The CTD official said that the terrorist belonged to the outlawed Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The militants have been identified as: Ahmad Ullah, Usama, Nazeer, Hammad, Abdul Rehman, and Aman Ullah. The CTD recovered material used in making suicide jackets, explosives and arms from the possession of the militants, he added.
The spokesperson informed that the terrorists wanted to target the
sensitive installations. The CTD has arrested 80 suspects during 423
combing operations conducted this week.
Following the arrest, seven cases had been lodged against the terrorists
with an investigation underway.
The CTD Punjab is on the forefront in the fight against terrorism, he
concluded. DNA
