KARACHI: Four terrorists have been arrested by Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and special forces during a joint operation in Karachi, it was reported on Tuesday.
According to a CTD spokesperson, the arrested suspects belonged to the banned organizations BLA and SRA.
Joint operations conducted at two different locations in the megacity.
Four hand grenades and a pistol were also recovered from the terrorists’ possession.
Suspects intended to target sensitive locations and law enforcement agencies in Karachi.
Three terrorists of the banned BLA were arrested at a public park on Abul Hassan Isphahani Road.
Arrested suspects Ghulam Yaseen, Aftab Ahmed, and Shoaib were involved in attacks on the FC and Customs in Balochistan.
Terrorists had gathered at the public park and were planning for a major attack.
Asif Ali alias Asif Sindhi, a terrorist from the banned SRA, arrested near Korangi Causeway.
Suspect Asif had completed reconnaissance on a foreign national, a police DSP, and a railway track.
Suspect Asif Sindhi had also conducted reconnaissance on the residence of a prominent political figure.
Five separate cases registered against the arrested suspects at the CTD Police Station, Karachi.
