Punjab CTD arrests eight terrorists in 91 intelligence-based operations

The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Punjab conducted 91 intelligence-based operations across the province, resulting in the arrest of eight terrorists. The suspects, identified as Shahzad, Mahmood, Noman, Adnan, Farooq, Rahman, and Humayun, are reportedly affiliated with the banned group Fitna al-Khawarij. The arrests took place in various districts, including Gujranwala, Bahawalpur, Chiniot, Rawalpindi, Bhakkar, and Sargodha. Authorities seized explosives, hand grenades, detonators, and fuse wire during the operations. Seven cases have been registered against the detainees.

In a separate operation in Balochistan, known as Operation Rad-al-Fitna 3, security forces killed two terrorists in the Dalbandin area of Chagai district. The deceased individuals were allegedly involved in harassing passengers on the Quetta-Taftan highway and attacking commercial vehicles and buses to damage the national economy. Security forces stated that operations continue in the region to eliminate terrorism.