Islamabad: Two terrorists arrested before attacks

Islamabad: Two terrorists arrested before attacks
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Police officials have arrested two terror suspects from Islamabad and recovered a suicide jacket from their possession. Three others were arrested based on the information provided by the two captured suspects. Acting Inspector General of Islamabad Police, Bani Amin said that the arrested suspects were held from a bus stop near G9 and said that the arrested terrorist, The suspects arrested were identified as Noor Jehan and Rehmat Gul, belong to the Qari Hussain Group based in Laddah, Orakzai Agency. Noor Jehan was a former employee of the Frontier Constabulary. Noor Jehan and his accomplices carried out reconnaissance of the World Food Program (WFP) office and other targets in Islamabad. Later on, he launched suicide bombers at the WFP office and Naval Headquarters Gate in 2009. Amin said they also revealed their future plans during the interrogation. They were planning to target Serena Hotel, District Courts, French Club, Police 15 office and other important government installations.
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