KARACHI:
The Sindh Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and federal security agencies have arrested five suspected terrorists in joint intelligence-based operations in different neighbourhoods of the metropolis.
According to a CTD spokesperson, the raids were carried out in Manghopir (District West) and near the KMC Sports Complex on Kashmir Road (District East) on the basis of credible intelligence regarding terrorist activity.
Two of the detainees have been identified as Allah Noor and Sarfaraz, alleged operatives of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), while three others – Saleem, Jahanzeb and Imdadullah – were said to be associated with Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS).
Illegal firearms were seized from the suspected terrorists and sent for forensic examination. Initial investigations revealed that the men had reportedly undergone military training in a neighbouring country and were planning to carry out terrorist activities in the metropolis.
Cases have been registered against them under the Illegal Arms Act at the CTD police station. Officials said further interrogation is underway to trace their network and find out details of their plans.
