Terrorism bid foiled; militant arrested
By Our Correspondent
2016-07-29
BAHAWALPUR: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) foiled a bid of terrorism and arrested a militant of the banned outfit here on Thursday.
Reports said the Counter Terrorism Department was alerted about the presence of a militant who wanted to attack the CTD office.
CTD in-charge Akmal Basra said a raid was conducted near the old bus stand and militant Israr Bashir of Lahore was arrested.
Belonging to the banned outfit SSP, the accused was carrying a hand-grenade in a bag when arrested.
The accused was shifted to some undisclosed location for further investigation.
The security was tightened around the Counter Terrorism Department office and in the town as well.
Reports said the Counter Terrorism Department was alerted about the presence of a militant who wanted to attack the CTD office.
CTD in-charge Akmal Basra said a raid was conducted near the old bus stand and militant Israr Bashir of Lahore was arrested.
Belonging to the banned outfit SSP, the accused was carrying a hand-grenade in a bag when arrested.
The accused was shifted to some undisclosed location for further investigation.
The security was tightened around the Counter Terrorism Department office and in the town as well.