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CTD Punjab arrests 18 terrorists belonging to banned organisations​

Imran Gabol
October 5, 2024

The Punjab Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on Saturday said that 18 terrorists were arrested during intelligence-based operations (IBO) across Punjab.

In a statement issued today, the CTD said 134 the IBOs were conducted against terrorism in different districts of the province, including Lahore, Khushab, Gujranwala, Pakpattan, Bahawalnagar, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Sheikhupura, Mandi Bahauddin and Mianwali.

It added that 18 terrorists were arrested, 134 suspects interrogated, while 17 cases were registered against the terrorists, who were being investigated.

The terrorists arrested were identified as Faiz, Azim, Tariq, Asif, Irfan, Ehsan, Fateh, etc, who belonged to Fitna-al-Khawarij (Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan), Islamic State group (also known as Daish) and Al-Qaeda, the statement added.

The statement said that the CTD recovered weapons, 5429 grams of explosives, 18 detonators, a 53-foot safety fuse wire, one IED bomb, pistols with bullets, 48 pamphlets of banned organisations, two mobile phones and Rs28,310 in cash.

 

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CTD Hyderabad Arrested Terrorist in intelligence Based OperationCounter Terrorism Department (CTD) Hyderabad, in collaboration with the District Police of Jamshoro, successfully apprehended a terrorist in the Secunderabad Link Road area of Kotri.

During the operation, authorities seized a range of explosives and bomb-making materials, including hand grenades, ball bearings, IED-making equipment, batteries, remote controls, cell tape, black and red wires, nut bolts, and other components.

Preliminary investigations reveal that the suspect was in direct contact with Shafi Barfat, the leader of the banned Jeay Sindh (JSMM).

 

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Punjab CTD says it foiled major attacks by arresting 10 terrorists of banned outfits​

Mohammad Asghar
April 14, 2025

Punjab’s Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) foiled major attacks by arresting 10 terrorists belonging to banned organisations during 189 operations in different areas of the province, the law-enforcement agency said on Monday.

Last month, Punjab’s CTD arrested 10 terrorists following 73 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across the province.

According to the CTD Punjab spokesperson in a statement issued today, the law-enforcement agency conducted 189 intelligence-based operations in different districts of the province in which 189 suspects were questioned and 10 terrorists were arrested along with weapons, explosives and other prohibited materials.

These terrorists were arrested during intelligence-based operations in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Jhelum and Bahawalpur.

“The arrested terrorists include Badal Singh, Suraj Singh, Siraj, Hidayatullah, Deedar Hussain, Sadaqat Hussain and others, the statement said, adding that that the terrorists are affiliated with Fitna Khawarij, Al-Zainabiyoun and other organisations.

“Terrorists Suraj Singh and Badal Singh were arrested from Rawalpindi along with a large quantity of explosives. Both terrorists belong to Nankana Sahib,” the statement added.

It further read that around 2,645 grams of explosives,16 detonators, 37 feet of safety fuse wire, as well as 75 pamphlets of banned organisations, magazines, mobile phones and cash were recovered from the possession of the terrorists.

The spokesperson said that the terrorists had planned to target important buildings in Rawalpindi and other cities. He added that nine cases have been registered against the arrested terrorists, and further investigation is being carried out.

The spokesperson said that during the current week, 2,053 combing operations were also conducted with the cooperation of local police and security agencies, 82,473 people were checked, 263 suspects arrested, as well as 226 first information reports registered.

Pakistan has witnessed an uptick in terror activities over the past year, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, after the TTP ended its ceasefire with the government in November 2022.

February saw a marginal increase in terrorist attacks but a sharp surge in civilian casualties, according to a report published by the Islamabad-based think tank, Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS).

According to PICSS, the country witnessed 79 terrorist attacks last month, resulting in the deaths of 55 civilians and 47 security personnel, while 45 civilians and 81 security personnel were injured. Security forces, meanwhile, intensified counter-terrorism operations, eliminating 156 terrorists, injuring 20, and arresting 66, it said.

 

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The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and Punjab Police conducted a successful joint operation against terrorists in the Makarwal area of Mianwali, resulting in the killing of more than 10 terrorists.

Several terrorists were also injured.

The timely action of the Punjab Police thwarted a major threat, ensuring peace and order in the area.

 

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3 CTD police personnel martyred, 2 injured in Bannu in exchange of fire with terrorists​

Tahir Khan | Umar Bacha | Zahid Imdad
May 1, 2025

Three Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) police personnel were martyred and two injured late Wednesday night in an exchange of fire with terrorists in Bannu, officials said.

According to a statement issued from the office of Bannu Regional Police Officer (RPO) Sajjad Khan today, the gun battle took place in the Spin Tangi area of Chashmi, Bannu.

Bannu CTD personnel Assistant Sub-Inspector Benyamin Khan, Constable Inam Khan and Constable Musawar were martyred. Two constables, Wafid Khan and Imran, were wounded.

He said two khawarij — a term the state uses to refer to terrorists — were killed and another two injured in police firing, and their accomplices took bodies and injured with them.

“Weapons, ammunition, IEDs (improvised explosive device) and hand grenades were recovered from the terrorists, which were seized by the police,” the spokesman said.

As soon as the incident was reported, RPO Khan, Bannu District Police Officer (DPO) Saleem Abbas Kalachi, and CTD Superintendent of Police reached the CTD hospital where they visited the injured personnel and inquired after their well-being.

They also issued instructions to the hospital staff for the best treatment of those injured.

RPO Khan said that all available resources will be utilised for the best treatment of the injured personnel.

“We will soon avenge our martyred brothers and engage the terrorists with an iron hand till the very end,” he said.

A large contingent of Bannu police and CTD police have cordoned off the area and are engaged in search operations. Raids are being conducted on the hideouts of the terrorists, the spokesman said.

Later in the day, funeral prayers for the martyred were offered with official honours at Bannu Police Lines.

The funeral was attended by CTD Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Shaukat Abbas, RPO Khan, DPO Kalachi, Bannu Commissioner, senior military officials and families of the martyrs.

“Terrorists cannot demoralise us with their evil intentions. We will fight them bravely and destroy their evil intentions,” AIG Abbas said.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi condemned the attack and expressed his condolences to the families of the martyred.

Funeral prayers were offered at Bannu Police Lines on May 1 for three CTD police personnel martyred during an exchange of fire. — Photo via Umar Bacha


According to a statement issued by his office, KP Governor House, Kundi paid tribute to the personnel for bravely confronting the terrorists.

“The sacrifices of the police and security forces against the terrorists will not go in vain,” he said.

In March, two officials of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s CTD were martyred at Tanda Dam in Kohat district in a gun attack carried out by unidentified assailants.

In January, an official of the police’s CTD was martyred when unidentified persons opened fire at him in Mirali Bazaar.

 

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CTD official martyred in Peshawar gun attack​

Bureau Report
May 8, 2025

A constable of the Counter-Terrorism Department was martyred when assailants opened fire at him in Ameerkhel area of the Hassankhel subdivision — an area located on the border between Peshawar and Kohat districts, on Wednesday, the police said.

According to the city police, unidentified motorcyclists opened fire on constable Sohail within the jurisdiction of Hassankhel police station. They said that the cop died on the spot.

The Hassankhel police officials immediately reached the spot and launched an investigation into the incident. The personnel collected 12 empties from the spot.

Published in Dawn, May 8th, 2025

 

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