CTD foils terrorism bid in Rawalpindi

RAWALPINDI: A major terrorism bid has been foiled in Rawalpindi after the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD arrested a suspected terrorist belonging to the banned outfit Fitna-ul-Khawarij.

According to CTD spokesperson, the suspected terrorist was arrested during an intelligence-based operation in Rawalpindi and arms and explosive materials were recovered from his possession.

The arrested individual was reportedly conducting reconnaissance of sensitive locations in Rawalpindi, the spokesperson added.

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CTD further claimed that the suspect had travelled to Afghanistan multiple times for training and was in contact with a commander of the Fitna-ul-Khawarij group.

A case has been registered against the accused, and further investigation is underway, the CTD said.