LAHORE: The Punjab Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) nabbed nine dangerous terrorists through an intelligence-based operation (IBO) across the province. According to the details, the CTD conducted a major operation given the threats of terrorism. The intelligence-based operation was carried out in Multan, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Bahawalpur, Sahiwal and Gujranwala, the CTD spokesman said. The authorities also seized explosive material, detonators, bullets and cash from the arrested terrorists. According to the CTD, the arrested terrorists belonged to various banned organizations. The terrorists were identified as Atiq, Rasheed, Riyaz, Sadiq, Shoaib, Raheeq, Zahid, Kashif and Maqsood. Nine cases have also been registered against the arrested suspects and an investigation is underway. DNA
