Summary The raids are being made in search of the accomplices of the suspects
RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – At least 2 terrorists were arrested after action at a sensitive area of Rawalpindi. The suspects were involved in attacks on security institutions in Peshawar, Dunya News reported.
According to sources, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) acted on a tip off at Rawalpindi’s Cantt area at Girja Ghar Road.
The arrested suspects are identified as Siraj and Jahanzaib from whom 500 gram explosive, 2 detonators, 1 safety fuse and chemical wires were recovered.
As per the CTD sources, the arrested terrorists were involved in terrorist attacks security institutions in Peshawar as well as in kidnapping for ransom and extortion.
The raids are being made in search of the accomplices of the suspects.
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Alleged terrorist involved in attack on Army Public School (APS) attack in Peshawar was arrest from Italy, Dunya News reported on Thursday.
According to sources, Usman Ghani was arrested with the help of the international police or Interpol and was repatriated to Islamabad on a private airline early on Thursday. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) took custody of the accused upon his arrival.
According to an FIA official, a suspect, who was caught earlier for his involvement in the attack, disclosed about Usman that he had fled to Italy, a few days after the attack on December 16 last year.
Usman Ghani belongs to Swabi district in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and is also involved in other anti-state activities.
The suspect was shifted for interrogation shortly after he was handed over to the FIA at the Benazir Bhutto International Airport, officials told.
