The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of Punjab arrested nine terrorists, including two key commanders of a banned terrorist organization, during operations in different districts of the province on Wednesday. The two commanders of banned group, identified as Amin and Waqar, were arrested during a major operation in a border village of Lahore. Officials said that the arrested terrorists were planning to target sensitive installations in the provincial capital. CTD also conducted operations in other cities of Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Nankana Sahib, Rahim Yar Khan, and Sheikhupura, during which seven terrorists were arrested. Explosive materials, mobile phones, weapons, and cash were recovered from the possession of the arrested terrorists.

Officials said that the networks of arrested terrorists wanted to operate simultaneously in all cities. Cases have been registered against them, and an investigation has been started. The CTD operation is a major breakthrough in the fight against terrorism in Punjab. The arrest of the two Daesh commanders is a particularly significant achievement, as it has prevented a major terrorist attack in Lahore.

 
Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)