Counter Terrorism Department Arrests 12 Terrorists in Punjab

The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of‍ Punjab has successfully apprehended 12 terrorists during a series of operations conducted in various cities across the province. The CTD Punjab reported⁤ that the arrested terrorists were found in possession of ⁤explosive materials, incendiary​ bullets, weapons, IED bombs, and​ mobile phones.

The ⁤CTD Punjab spokesperson revealed that a total of⁣ 140 intelligence operations were carried out in cities such as Sargodha, Bhakkar, Rahim Yar Khan,​ Faisalabad, Sheikhupura, ‍Nankana Sahib, and Jhang. The operations resulted in the arrest of 12 terrorists, identified as Nadeem, Jaber, Asif, Shams,⁤ Ejaz, Hassan, Shahid, ⁤and Farooq.

The recovered items from the ‍terrorists include explosive materials, incendiary bullets, weapons, ​IED bombs, and ⁢mobile phones. This‌ significant seizure highlights the CTD’s‍ efforts ​in disrupting terrorist activities and ensuring public safety.

This recent‌ crackdown is part of the CTD’s‌ ongoing efforts to combat ‍terrorism in the province. On October 19, the department⁤ had ​arrested 7 individuals, including 2 notorious terrorists from Fitnah-ul-Khawarij, during operations in different cities ⁤of Punjab.

The CTD had conducted 129 intelligence operations in various cities,⁤ leading to the arrest of 7 terrorists. The operations were ​carried out ​in cities⁤ such ⁢as Lahore, Bhakkar, Attock, ⁢Wahari, Bahawalpur, and Jhang. The department successfully ‌apprehended 2 most wanted terrorists from Fitna-ul-Khawarij in Lahore ⁤and Bhakkar, along ⁤with weapons and explosive ​materials.