{"id":1162562,"date":"2026-02-14T12:40:59","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T07:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.app.com.pk\/?p=1162562"},"modified":"2026-02-14T12:40:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T07:40:59","slug":"ctd-arrests-26-terrorists-in-punjab-foils-major-terror-plot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/demo.app.com.pk\/index.php\/2026\/02\/14\/ctd-arrests-26-terrorists-in-punjab-foils-major-terror-plot\/","title":{"rendered":"CTD arrests 26 terrorists in Punjab, foils major terror plot"},"content":{"rendered":"
LAHORE, Feb 14 (APP): The Counter Terrorism Department Punjab (CTD) on Saturday arrested 26 terrorists belonging to various banned organizations during intelligence-based operations conducted across the province over the past month, thwarting a major terror plan.<\/div>\n
According to a CTD spokesperson,286 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) were carried out in different districts of Punjab to avert any untoward incident of terrorism.<\/div>\n
During these operations,286 suspects were interrogated and 26 terrorists were taken into custody along with weapons, explosives and other prohibited materials.<\/div>\n
Among those arrested, one terrorist affiliated with Al-Qaeda was apprehended from Lahore, while four dangerous terrorists linked to Fitna-ul-Khawarij were arrested from Sargodha.<\/div>\n
The arrested individuals have been identified as Irfan, Zaman Ali, Mujahid Ali, Faisal, Shiraz, Neematullah, Osama, Ghulam Yasin and Yasir, among others.<\/div>\n
They hail from Lahore, Sahiwal, Khushab, Mianwali, Bhakkar, Faisalabad, Jhang, Chakwal, Rajanpur, Narowal and Pakpattan.<\/div>\n
The spokesperson said that 4,935 grams of explosives,19 detonators,34 feet of safety fuse wire,three improvised explosive devices (IEDs), pamphlets and magazines of banned organizations, a prime card, mobile phones and cash were recovered from their possession.<\/div>\n
He added that the terrorists had planned to target important buildings in various cities.<\/div>\n
A total of 25 cases have been registered against the arrested suspects and further investigations was underway.<\/div>\n
Separately, the CTD, in coordination with local police and other security agencies, conducted 4,662 combing operations across the province.<\/div>\n
During these operations,160,009 individuals were checked,538 suspects were arrested,516 FIRs were registered and 389 recoveries were made.<\/div>\n
The spokesperson said that the Counter Terrorism Department Punjab remains committed to ensuring a safe and secure Punjab and will leave no stone unturned in bringing terrorists and anti-state elements to justice.<\/div>\n
He urged citizens to report any suspicious activity to the CTD helpline at 0800-11111.<\/div>\n
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