LAHORE: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Friday arrested five terrorists of a banned organization during operations in different cities of Punjab.
According to the details, the CTD conducted Intelligence-based operations (IBOs) in Gujranwala and Dera Ghazi Khan. The arrested terrorists were identified as Abdul Muqit, Abid Waheed, Gul Zaman, Ramzan and Ikram.
CTD officials said explosive materials, suicide jacket-making equipment and weapons have been recovered from the possession of the terrorists. The terrorists were arrested after the investigation of 33 suspects.
The officials added that 66 suspects have been arrested in 420 combing operations this week.
On March 7, the CTD arrested 11 alleged terrorists, including four members of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, three members of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi, and two members of Sepah Sahaba Pakistan.
