CTD arrests two ‘terrorists’ in Lahore

LAHORE: Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), Lahore, Sunday conducted an intelligence based operation and arrested two suspected terrorists belonging to a banned organisation. Explosive material was also recovered from their possession.

According to details, a credible source information was received that two ‘terrorists’ were present at Band Road, Gulshan Ravi, Lahore. Upon which, CTD team raided the place and arrested two terrorists namely Muhib Ullah, a proclaimed offender carrying Rs2,500,000 head money and Muhammad Hanif Tayab. They were planning to target minorities worship places in Lahore.

The CTD recovered improvised explosive device (IED), hand grenade and a pistol 30 bore with ammunition from their custody. CTD police station Lahore has registered a case.