LAHORE: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Punjab foiled a major terror plan by arresting 18 terrorists belonging to a banned organization during operations in different areas of Punjab.

According to the sources, the CTD conducted 134 Intelligence-Based Opera-tions in different districts of the province to effectively deal with any untoward incident of terrorism, during which 134 suspects were interrogated, and 18 terrorists were arrested. Weapons, explosives and other prohibited materials were recovered from their possession.

The terrorists were arrested during Intelligence-Based Operations in Lahore, Khushab, Gujranwala, Pakpattan, Bahawalnagar, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Sheikhupura and Mandi Bahauddin Mianwali.

Explosives of 5429 grams, detonators 18, safety fuse wire 53 feet, IED bomb 1, pistols with bullets, pamphlets of banned organization 48, magazine mobile phone 02 and Rs28310 cash were recovered from the possession of terrorists.

The terrorists had planned sabotage in the province and wanted to target critical installations and other places. As many as 17 cases have been registered against the arrested terrorists, and they are being further investigated.

During this week, 2716 combing operations were also conducted with the support of local police and security agencies, 90141 persons were checked, 278 suspects were arrested, 263 FIRs were registered, and 218 recoveries were made.

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