CTD Punjab arrests 13 terrorists along with explosives and grenades
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On Saturday, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab announced the apprehension of 13 suspected terrorists linked to banned organizations in various areas of Punjab, including Rawalpindi, Bahawalpur, Sheikhupura, and Jhelum.
The detained individuals were found in possession of explosive materials, grenades. CTD officials have initiated an investigation into the matter, and cases have been filed against the arrested suspects. In a proactive effort to maintain law and order, 105 individuals were taken into custody during 625 combing operations in Punjab last week.
Notably, on September 21, the CTD apprehended Nasrullah, a wanted commander of the outlawed Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), in Karachi, recovering arms from his possession.
According to CTD in-charge Khurram Waris, Nasrullah faced charges related to terror financing, terrorism, and providing shelter and medical assistance to fellow militants in Karachi's Kuwari Colony.
