Punjab Police Crackdown: Major Arrests in Anti-Terror Operations

Punjab police in Pakistan arrested 49 terrorists from Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan in a series of operations. The Counter Terrorism Department conducted 425 operations, uncovering weapons, explosives, and other materials. Investigations are ongoing with 44 cases filed, and suspicions of Indian spy agency involvement were noted.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Lahore | Updated: 17-01-2026 15:52 IST | Created: 17-01-2026 15:52 IST
Punjab Police Crackdown: Major Arrests in Anti-Terror Operations
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In a significant breakthrough, Punjab's Counter Terrorism Department has apprehended 49 terrorists affiliated with the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan.

Over the past month, a total of 425 intelligence-based operations were executed, resulting in extensive questioning and the seizure of weapons, explosives, and prohibited materials.

Officials revealed that some suspects allegedly planned attacks on key buildings, while concerns have arisen over a possible Indian connection among those detained.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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