ISIS member arrested in Peshawar

Sent on five-day remand for interrogation, according to investigation officer

A member of the banned terrorist organisation ISIS was presented before the Anti-Terrorism Court on Friday, following his arrest by the Counter-Terrorism Department.

Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) Judge Fareed Khan Alizai granted a five-day physical remand of the accused, Tufail, to the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) for further questioning. According to the investigation officer, Tufail is linked to ISIS and has been involved in terrorist activities across various regions, including Peshawar.

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The accused was apprehended on Thursday, with the CTD requesting the remand for detailed interrogation. "The accused is associated with ISIS...Interrogation of the accused is necessary," the officer stated.

The court's decision follows ongoing efforts to combat terrorism in the region, with security forces working to dismantle extremist networks operating in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.