CTD arrests three suspected Fitna al-Khawarij terrorists in Karachi
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has arrested three suspected terroritsts linked to the Fitna al-Khawarij group.
The suspects, identified as Farhad, Haji Rehman, and Sagheer, were captured in a raid following intelligence reports, according to CTD officials.
The arrests come after an attack on a police checkpoint in Sohrab Goth, where one officer, Yasir, was killed, and another, Salman Abbas, was injured.
Fitnatul Khawarij had claimed responsibility for the assault. DSP CTD, Chaudhry Safdar, revealed that the suspects were involved in multiple attacks on police forces.
During the operation, authorities seized three pistols. The CTD stated that the arrested militants were part of the Molana Bashir faction of Fitna al-Khawarij and had recently been assigned to carry out further attacks. The confiscated weapons will undergo forensic testing.
At least seven terrorists arrested during anti-terror ops across Punjab
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested seven terrorists during operations conducted in various cities of Punjab.
According to the CTD spokesperson, 129 intelligence-based operations were carried out across different cities in Punjab due to potential terrorist threats. These operations resulted in the arrest of seven terrorists, Express News reported.
The actions took place in Lahore, Bhakkar, Attock, Vehari, Bahawalpur, and Jhang. Two highly dangerous terrorists from the group "Fitna al-Khawarij" were arrested in Lahore and Bhakkar, along with weapons and explosive materials.
The spokesperson further revealed that explosive material, nine detonators, nine feet of safety fuse wire, bullets, weapons, two IED bombs, mobile phones, prohibited pamphlets, and cash were recovered from the terrorists.
The arrested individuals were identified as Hayatullah, Shane Khan, Muhammad Siddiq, Zahoor Ahmed, Ikram Khan, Mubashir Ali, and Khan. These terrorists were planning to carry out attacks in various locations to spread fear among the public.
Officials also reported that during 2,943 combing operations this week, 257 suspects were arrested, and 68,537 people were interrogated.