People celebrating on the eve of Eid Mildun Nabi in Lahore on Thursday. PHOTO: AFP
Around 21 mortar shells, 19 rockets, one launcher, eight hand grenades and 100kg explosives were recovered by the police.
Cellular services and motorcycle riding are banned in the city for security reasons on account of Rabiul Awal 12, which marks the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh).
Security measures were heightened across the country on Thursday and Friday (today) to avert any terror incidents during religious processions and gatherings.
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Good job by police to uncover such a big arsenal of terrorists' weapons. They should also capture/kill the terrorists who stockpiled these weapons to attack Pakistanis.
@blaizebob: Mostly India, but also individuals in Saudi and Gulf countries.
@Hairaan: Hairaan , You are really pareshaan... Everyone knows about the truth , I don't need to explain :)
Hats off to the authorities for averting another disaster.
It is sickening to see these terrorists attempt an act of terror during the celebrations of Eid Miladun Nabi. It only proves that these terrorists will go to any length and cross all lines just to further their dangerous agenda. Incidents like these also allow us to see who is focused on destabilizing the region, and how conspiracy theories play in terrorists favor. We are glad to read that the Pakistani authorities were able to prevent these terrorists from succeeding in their evil plan. Our nations are committed to restoring peace in the region, and we will continue to target those who pose a threat to the safety of our nations.
Ali Khan DET, United States Central Command www.Centcom.mil/Ur
@Voice of D.I.Khan:
Similarly Sipah-e-Muhammad, Tehrik-e-Jafria, Imamia Students Organization and other Iran funded banned outfits are targeting righteous Muslims in rest of the country.
@Anonymous: Two blunders back to back? First wrote with id and then copied same message, and missed that its not in Punjab! You deserve a job in media as an anchor!
@Ehsan Yes but a lot of terrorists living in South Punjab are behind these terror attacks around the country. SP has been becoming more and more conservative these days and a lot of poor men go to waziristan to get training then come back to do things like these.
21 mortar shells, 19 rockets, one launcher, eight hand grenades and 100kg explosives
Looks like only an 'Aitum Bum' is missing.
21 mortar shells, 19 rockets, one launcher, eight hand grenades and 100kg explosives
I guess the only thing missing is an 'Aitum Bum'.
@umar @Anonymous
DI Khan is not in southern Punjab. Please stop making such remarks. You people want to make southern Punjab another Waziristan for nothing???
Who's funding them?
@Umar and @Anonymous DI Khan is in KPK not south punjab.
Operation in South Punjab is a must. It is startling to see hidden ammunition in a settled district. This is the make or break time for Pakistan. The security forces should finish this menace once and for all
Indians are responsible.
SSP, LEJ and TTP have joined hands to target Shia and Brailvi Sect in D.I.Khan, especially Shia.... But Army is doing a fantastic job in dealing with such terrorists.... Pak Army Zindabad... :)