LAHORE: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab arrested 18 suspected terrorists during 117 intelligence-based operations conducted across different cities of the province, according to a CTD spokesperson.
117 Intelligence-Based Operations Conducted
The operations were carried out in Lahore, Faisalabad, Bhakkar, Sahiwal, Hafizabad, Gujranwala, Multan, Sialkot and Sargodha as part of efforts to address terrorism-related security threats.
According to the CTD, weapons, eight detonators, five feet of prima cord, 13 feet of safety fuse wire, prohibited stickers, books and cash were recovered during the operations.
Suspects Arrested Across Punjab
The department identified some of those arrested as Hassan Abbas, Hanif, Samiullah, Hasnain, Atta, Shahzad and Bilal. CTD officials alleged that the suspects intended to create fear and panic among the public.
The CTD spokesperson further said that 3,357 combing operations were conducted across Punjab during the week, resulting in the detention of 274 suspects. A total of 121,433 people were questioned during these operations.
CTD Continues ‘Safe Punjab’ Operations
The department said it was continuing operations under its “Safe Punjab” objective and remained committed to countering terrorism across the province.
The arrests, alleged affiliations, intended activities and recoveries are based on information provided by CTD Punjab. The suspects’ cases remain subject to investigation and legal proceedings.
