Counter-Terrorism Action: Six suspects arrested

The operation was conducted following a tip-off around 12 am on Saturday.


Express September 11, 2011
Counter-Terrorism Action: Six suspects arrested

LAHORE: At least six suspected terrorists were arrested from a hotel at the Naulakha police precincts late on Friday. Sources revealed that security agencies arrested at least six suspected terrorists from Chamber Hotel at Naulakha near the railway station, adding that these suspects were living in rooms at the hotel in question for approximately two to three days. The operation was conducted following a tip-off around 12 am on Saturday, sources said, adding it was carried out without informing the police. After the operation, these suspects were moved to an undisclosed location where investigations were ongoing. The police, organised crime and counter terrorism department have denied having any knowledge of such an operation. Sources further revealed that soon after the incident, the Naulakha police launched a search operation in the area.

Published in The Express Tribune, September 11th, 2011.

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