LAHORE – The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has arrested eight suspected terrorists during 91 intelligence-based operations conducted across Punjab, recovering explosives, hand grenades, detonators and fuse wire, a CTD spokesperson said.
The seized material included explosive substance, two hand grenades, three detonators and 20 feet of fuse wire, according to the spokesperson.
Seven Cases Registered Against Suspects
The arrested suspects were identified as Shehzad, Mahmood, Nauman, Adnan and Farooq. Seven cases have been registered against them, the spokesperson added.
Combing Operations Net 77 More Suspects
In a separate drive, the CTD carried out 1,484 combing operations across the province during the current week, resulting in the arrest of 77 suspects.
According to the spokesperson, a total of 50,865 people were checked during the combing operations.
- 91 intelligence-based operations across Punjab
- Eight suspected terrorists arrested
- Explosives, two hand grenades, three detonators and 20 feet of fuse wire recovered
- Seven cases registered against the suspects
- 1,484 combing operations conducted in one week
- 77 suspects arrested; 50,865 people checked
The CTD said it was continuing its operations as part of efforts to achieve its goal of ensuring a safe Punjab.
