Punjab Police Thwart Major Terror Plot with Arrest of 22 Suspected Terrorists

Police in Pakistan's Punjab province arrested 22 suspected terrorists affiliated with ISIS, TTP, and other banned organizations. The Counter Terrorism Department conducted 152 operations across various districts, recovering explosives and weapons. The suspects allegedly planned to target key installations and personalities. Nineteen cases have been registered against them.

Punjab police have foiled a significant terror plot with the arrest of 22 suspected terrorists linked to ISIS, TTP, and other banned organizations, officials confirmed on Saturday.

This breakthrough was achieved through 152 intelligence-based operations conducted by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) across various districts in Punjab.

Among the items recovered were 1,645 grams of explosives, three hand grenades, an IED bomb, 12 detonators, a 32-foot safety fuse wire, a pistol, and banned literature. The arrested suspects allegedly plotted to target important installations and key personalities in Punjab.