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2 terrorist suspects arrested in Bhakkar

By Xinhua
August 26, 2018

ISLAMABAD: Police arrested two terrorists in an operation conducted in Bhakkar on Saturday, local media and police officials said.

According to the Counter-terrorism Department (CTD)’s spokesman, its (CTD) personnel, along with local police, conducted a joint operation in Bhakkar district of the Punjab province, and arrested two terrorists, belonging to the banned outfit. Arms and ammunition, including hand-grenades and a suicide vest were seized from their possession, said CTD officials.

The suspects were shifted to an undisclosed location for further interrogation shortly after their arrest. A case has also been registered against them, local media reported, citing CTD officials.