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Karachi: 5 TTP suspects arrested along with explosives | PAKISTAN - geo.tv
KARACHI: Police claimed to have arrested five members of proscribed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in a search operation conducted in Orangi town area of metropolis, while weapons and explosives were also seized, Geo News reported.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) west zone, Asif Eijaz Shaikh told Geo News that the search operation was launched in Farid Colony and Chatai hotel near Banaras, arresting two members of TTP and three accused of Bhalu Group.
He further said that the police have also recovered two Kalashnikovs, one MP-5 riffle, two TT pistols, one 9-MM pistol, three block bombs, six ball bombs, three kilograms of explosive material, nut bolts, walky talky sets and a snatched car and motorbike.
SSP claimed that the accused were wanted for involvement in collecting extortion and other crimes, adding that arrested TTP members had recently arrived in Karachi to execute acts of terror.
He further said that the detained TTP members were examining a sensitive place that they had chosen for carrying out a terrorist act in the financial hub. Further investigation was underway.
KARACHI: Police claimed to have arrested five members of proscribed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in a search operation conducted in Orangi town area of metropolis, while weapons and explosives were also seized, Geo News reported.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) west zone, Asif Eijaz Shaikh told Geo News that the search operation was launched in Farid Colony and Chatai hotel near Banaras, arresting two members of TTP and three accused of Bhalu Group.
He further said that the police have also recovered two Kalashnikovs, one MP-5 riffle, two TT pistols, one 9-MM pistol, three block bombs, six ball bombs, three kilograms of explosive material, nut bolts, walky talky sets and a snatched car and motorbike.
SSP claimed that the accused were wanted for involvement in collecting extortion and other crimes, adding that arrested TTP members had recently arrived in Karachi to execute acts of terror.
He further said that the detained TTP members were examining a sensitive place that they had chosen for carrying out a terrorist act in the financial hub. Further investigation was underway.