LAHORE: The CTD on Wednesday claimed to have foiled a terrorism plan in Faisalabad by arresting a terrorist associated with the Taliban. Explosives and weapons were recovered from his possession, as a source said the CTD made the arrest in the Saim Pul area in Millat Town on a tip-off. Sajid Rasheed, a member of proscribed outfit Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), was on his way to attack the personnel of a law enforcement agency. The seized items included explosives (1700 grams), safety fuse (8 feet) and two detonators to make an IED (improvised explosive device) as well as a pistol and six bullets.
Reports indicate that they tried to breach one of gates, harassed staff, and even scaled walls of premises
Nasir praised role of Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi, who controlled situation with tolerance
A fierce exchange of fire ensued, but culprits managed to escape under cover of darkness
Police said booked leaders and BYC workers gathered at main Turbat Chowk
Mobile internet outages became common fixtures during protests by PTI since Imran was ousted in 2022
Bokhari emphasised that cases have been registered against "Fasadis", and no one will be spared
