Escapee reveals terrorists planning attack on Badshahi mosque

Hafiz Ibrahim from Mian Channu escaped from the custody of terrorists who were planning to attack Badshahi Mosque.

LAHORE: A man who was abducted by terrorists to allegedly carry out a suicide attack on the Badshahi mosque, has escaped from the custody of the militants.

Hafiz Ibrahim who said he was picked up by unknown car riders on his way to Lahore from Mian Channu, managed to escape and has disclosed that terrorists were planning to attack Badshahi Mosque and government officials.

Ibrahim said during the journey the terrorists asked him to detonate a bomb in the Badshahi Mosque. He claimed he was offered Rs5 million for this job. He said that the car was loaded with explosive materials and heavy ammunition. He was then threatened by the terrorists after he refused to support them. Ibrahim decieved the terrorists by pretending to support them and escaped after reaching Lahore.