LAHORE: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab has arrested 13 terrorism suspects during 98 intelligence-based operations conducted across the province, according to a CTD spokesperson.
13 Suspects Arrested in CTD Operations
The department said one of those arrested, identified as Wajid, was detained in Pakpattan and was allegedly linked to India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). Other suspects named by the CTD include Usman, Naeem, Abdul Mannan, Osama, Hassan and Babar. The alleged RAW connection is a claim attributed to the CTD.
According to the spokesperson, CTD teams recovered explosive material, one hand grenade, three improvised explosive devices (IEDs), 12 detonators and 35 feet of fuse wire during the operations. Authorities said 13 cases have been registered against the arrested suspects and further investigation is underway.
Over 55,000 People Checked in Combing Operations
Separately, the CTD said 1,595 combing operations were conducted across Punjab during the current week in coordination with other law-enforcement agencies. A total of 55,416 people were checked and 52 suspects were arrested.
The department said intelligence-led and combing operations would continue as part of its “Safe Punjab” security efforts.
