LAHORE: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) claimed on Saturday to have arrested five suspected militants during intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across Punjab.

The CTD claimed to have conducted 24 IBOs in different districts of the province to effectively counter the menace of terrorism.

CTD officials said the arrested suspects were identified as Asrar Ahmad, Farooq Shah, Saifullah, Syed Shahzaib Iqbal and Ahmad Khan, who allegedly belonged to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

The CTD also recovered suicide jackets, explosives, weapons and banned literature from their possession.

The suspects, they said, had been planning terrorist attacks in some areas.

The alleged militants have been shifted to an undisclosed location after cases were registered against them at Sheikhupura, Dera Ghazi Khan and Multan.

Officials said more than 21,000 people were checked in 504 combing operations and 153 suspects were arrested.

The department also registered cases against the suspected militants in different police stations.

Published in Dawn, january 1st, 2023

Opinion

Editorial

United stance
Updated 13 Nov, 2024

United stance

It would've been better if the OIC-Arab League summit had announced practical measures to punish Israel.
Unscheduled visit
13 Nov, 2024

Unscheduled visit

Unusual IMF visit shows the lender will closely watch implementation of programme goals to prevent it from derailing.
Bara’s businesswomen
13 Nov, 2024

Bara’s businesswomen

Bara’s brave women have proven that with the right support, societal barriers can be overcome.
System failure
Updated 12 Nov, 2024

System failure

Relevant institutions often treat right to internet connectivity with the same disdain as they do civil and political rights.
Narrowing the gap
12 Nov, 2024

Narrowing the gap

PERHAPS a pat on the back is in order for the ECP. Together with Nadra, it has made visible efforts to reduce...
Back on their feet
12 Nov, 2024

Back on their feet

A STIRRING comeback in the series has ended Pakistan’s 22-year wait for victory against world champions Australia....