CTD arrests 33 suspected terrorists across Punjab

LAHORE: Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab has arrested 33 terrorists during intelligence-based operations in different cities of Punjab.

CTD spokesperson said CTD conducted 475 IBOs operations in different cities of Punjab in view of terrorism concerns. During the intelligence-based operation, 33 terrorists have been arrested.

The spokesman said the operation was carried out in Lahore, Gujranwala, Mianwali, Bahawalpur, Nankana Sahab, Hafizabad, Rahim Yar Khan, Bhakkar and other areas. During the operation, a dangerous terrorist of Jamaat-ul-Ahrar has been arrested from Lahore.

Spokesperson said that explosives, explosive vests, hand grenades, 2 detonators, 26 safety fuses, arms, mobile phones and cash were recovered from the terrorists. The terrorists were identified as Khubaib Ahmed, Saifullah, Zaheer Ahmed, Ahmed, Hafiz Matloob, Hamza Javed etc.

The CTD officials said the terrorists wanted to spread fear and panic among the people by carrying out operations at different places.  In this week, 1,431 suspects were arrested during 3,674 combing operations, 186,331 people were interrogated in combing operations.

Officials said CTD is committed to rooting out the scourge of terrorism, pursuing the goal of a safe Punjab.

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