CTD apprehends three terrorists during 78 IBOs conducted in Punjab

The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), responding to the emerging security situation in the country, has carried out 78 intelligence-based operations across Faisalabad, Jhelum, and Chakwal, resulting in the arrest of three terrorists.

A key operative of the Daesh terrorist group was apprehended in Faisalabad along with two other terrorists who were identified as Abdul Wahab, Saifullah, and Khurram Abbas.

A CTD spokesperson stated that explosive materials, including three detonators, an eight-foot safety fuse wire, two IED bombs, ammunition, weapons, mobile phones, and cash, were recovered from the terrorists.

Officials reported that the terrorists intended to carry out attacks at various locations to spread fear and panic among the public.

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This week, during 952 combing operations, 506 suspects were arrested, with a total of 32,056 individuals questioned during these operations.

According to the figures provided by the Ministry of Interior reported that Pakistan recorded 2,075 incidents of terrorism over the past 16 months, resulting in 1,215 deaths and 2,600 injuries.

The data paints a grim picture of escalating violence, with significant casualties reported across multiple provinces.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) bore the brunt of most of the violence, with 1,140 incidents leading to 756 deaths and 1,786 injuries. Balochistan reported 626 incidents, resulting in 423 fatalities and 734 injuries.