22 Suspected Terrorists Arrested in Punjab, Pakistan in Major Security Operation

NEW DELHI:

In a significant counter-terrorism operation, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) in Punjab, Pakistan, has foiled a major terror plot by apprehending 22 suspected terrorists linked to ISIS, TTP, BLA, and LeJ. The arrests were carried out during 152 intelligence-based operations conducted across various districts of Punjab this week, according to a spokesperson from the CTD.

The suspects were detained from multiple locations, including Lahore, Attock, Sheikhupura, Muzaffargarh, Nankana Sahib, Bahawalpur, DG Khan, Faisalabad, Multan, Bahawalnagar, and Rawalpindi.

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Authorities reportedly seized a significant cache of weapons and explosives from the suspects, including 1,645 grams of explosives, three hand grenades, one IED bomb, 12 detonators, a safety fuse wire measuring 32 feet, and a pistol. Banned literature was also confiscated during the operations.

"The arrested terrorists had intentions to carry out sabotage activities in Punjab, targeting key installations and individuals," the spokesperson stated. Nineteen cases have been registered against the suspects, who have been moved to undisclosed locations for further interrogation by the police.

This operation marks a critical success for Pakistani authorities in their ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and maintain security in the region.