The terrorists were also involved in the blast in Shah Latif town, in which one of their accomplices was killed. – (File Photo)

KARACHI: CCPO Karachi Saud Mirza said on Sunday that the CID foiled a terrorist attack planned on the anniversary of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto by arresting terrorists belonging to Balochistan lashkar and recovering rockets and ammunition from their possession.

Speaking at a press conference, Mirza said the accused were involved in the attack which took place during the Chehlum procession in Malir.

The terrorists were also involved in the blast in Shah Latif town, in which one of their accomplices was killed.

The CCPO said that the terrorists were planning an attack on the occasion of Bhutto’s anniversary in Larkana.

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