CTD arrests 49 terrorists, including Indian intelligence agent, in Punjab-wide operations
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CTD officials further stated that 6,131 combing operations were conducted across the province over the past month. A
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Amid growing terrorism threats, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) conducted operations in various cities across Punjab, arresting 49 terrorists, including an agent of India’s intelligence agency.
According to officials, multiple intelligence-based operations were carried out over the past week. During these operations, an Indian intelligence agency “RAW” agent, identified as Mujtaba, was arrested from Lahore. Explosive material, weapons, and maps of important government and sensitive buildings were recovered from the arrested agent.
Authorities said that explosives and materials used to make suicide jackets were also seized from the suspects. Initial investigations revealed that the terrorists were planning attacks at different locations to spread fear and panic among the public.
CTD officials further stated that 6,131 combing operations were conducted across the province over the past month. As a result, 599 suspected individuals were arrested, while 243,546 people were questioned.
According to CTD, these operations were carried out in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Jhelum, Toba Tek Singh, Hafizabad, Chakwal, Gujranwala, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Faisalabad. In view of potential terrorism threats, the CTD has decided to further intensify intelligence-based operations across Punjab.
