Terror bid foiled, six terrorists arrested in Islamabad

Terror bid foiled, six terrorists arrested in Islamabad

Pakistan

Explosives, hand grenades, and firearms with ammunition also recovered from the arrested terrorists.

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) police, Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), in collaboration with intelligence agencies, carried out a joint intelligence-based operation in the outskirts of Islamabad, arresting three operatives of a banned organization on Friday.

A police spokesperson informed explosives, hand grenades, and firearms with ammunition also recovered from the arrested terrorists.

He added that the operation successfully foiled a potential terror plot that could have posed a significant threat to the security of the federal capital.

The prompt action by the CTD and intelligence agencies prevented a major incident, he noted. He said a case has been registered against the terrorists at the CTD Islamabad police station, and investigations are ongoing.