‘Terrorist’ arrested during CTD Sahiwal raid

SAHIWAL: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has thwarted a terrorism attempt by arresting a suspected terrorist named Saddam during a raid in Sahiwal, SIAL NEWS reported on Monday.

The CTD spokesman said that two hand grenades and weapons from the ‘terrorist’ were recovered.

Officials also seized other material that could be used to carry out a terrorist attack.

CTD sources said the terrorist was associated with a banned Ghazi Force outfit.

A case was filed against the suspected terrorist at CTD Sahiwal Police Station.

In another raid today, CTD arrested a suspected militant of Dadu’s banned Sindh Revolutionary Army (SRA) for his involvement in terrorist activities.

As detailed, the CTD arrested the terrorist ham – identified as Manzoor Hussain – during a raid carried out in Dadu district.

The assault team also recovered explosives, ball bearings and a remote control from his possession. CTD officials said the defendant was arrested for his alleged involvement in the explosion on the train tracks.

The officials further said that one of the suspect’s accomplices, Allah Dino, was involved in the recent explosion in the Saddar area of Karachi.

Allah Dino was recently killed in a CTD operation in Karachi.