CTD arrests four terrorists in operations across Punjab

Last updated on: 24 January,2023 03:29 pm

CTD arrests four terrorists in operations across Punjab

LAHORE (Dunya News) - The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Tuesday arrested three suspected terrorists from different parts of Punjab.

According to spokesperson, the CTD conducted 49 combing and search operations, in which 50 localities were checked in different districts of the province, adding that 2713 suspects were interrogated, 517 persons were biometrically checked and three suspects were arrested. Weapons and explosive materials including one pistols 30 bore were recovered from the arrested suspects.

He said four FIRs were registered against the arrested persons in Yeki Gate Lahore, Civil Line Mandi Bahauddin, Dunyapur and Nowshera Khushab. The suspects have been transferred to an unknown location, while further investigations are under way.

The spokesman said the CTD is proactively pursuing its goal of safe and secure Punjab and will not leave any stone unturned in its efforts to bring terrorists and anti-state elements behind bars.