LAHORE: The Punjab Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on Saturday claimed to have arrested 10 suspected terrorists allegedly belonging to banned organizations.
According to a CTD spokesperson, explosive material, grenades, mobile phones, and cash were also recovered from those arrested terrorists. The raids were conducted in Lahore, Rahim Yar Khan Bahawalpur and Sargodha areas of Punjab. Cases have been registered against the arrest and a probe has begun into the matter, the CTD officials said.
Furthermore, the CTD officials said as many as 225 suspects have been taken into custody during 359 combing operations in Punjab, last week to maintain law and order situation in the province.
Earlier, on October 20, two terrorists had been killed in a gunfight with the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) officials in the Mardan region.
A CTD spokesperson explained that an arrested terrorist was being taken to Swabi to locate a hidden cache of arms. However, a group of terrorists attacked the CTD team in the area, leading to an exchange of fire in which two terrorists, including the arrested individual, lost their lives. The spokesperson noted that arms and explosive materials were recovered from the deceased terrorist.
