Lahore, March 1: In a significant counter-terror operation, law enforcement agencies in Pakistan's Punjab province arrested 20 terrorists affiliated with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), including one Sikh individual, authorities confirmed on Saturday.
A spokesperson from Punjab Police's Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) said the suspects were apprehended during 162 intelligence-driven operations conducted throughout Punjab over the past week. Among the detained individuals, three were identified as highly dangerous operatives.
"Three extremely dangerous TTP members—Manmohan Singh, Naqeebullah, and Riyaz—were captured from Rawalpindi, Lahore, and Rahim Yar Khan, respectively," the CTD spokesperson revealed in an official statement.
The authorities recovered a significant amount of explosives and bomb-making materials, including:
- 6,238 grams of explosives
- 23 detonators
- 61 feet of safety fuse wire
- 3 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)
- Banned extremist literature
"Eighteen cases have been registered against the accused terrorists, and investigations are underway to uncover further details," the CTD spokesperson added.
This successful operation marks a critical victory for Pakistani security forces amid ongoing efforts to curb terrorist activities across the region.
