ISLAMABAD – Authorities have issued threat alerts, warning of potentialterrorist activities in some areas of the federal capital, media hasreported.
The measures came after National Counter Terrorism Authority (Nacta) warnedthe Capital Territory Police that there could be potential terror attacksin the capital in coming days.
According to reports Nacta had issued two alerts: one of them warned ofpossible terror attacks against police officials – possibly in areas aroundF-8. According to the alert, the police bus could be targeted by theTehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan.
In another threat alert issued by Nacta and sent to the police, it wasmentioned that foreigners could be targeted in the capital. An officer saidthe alert also mentioned some specific areas in this regard.
He said the alert was somewhat vague and did not have too many details. Theofficers said that usually Nacta issues such alerts and send them to theMinistry of Interior that forwards them to relevant law enforcementagencies and institutions.