Security forces thwart potential suicide attacks in Peshawar

PESHAWAR: In a significant breakthrough, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Peshawar announced has arrested two alleged suicide bombers affiliated with Daesh Khorasan (ISIS) from the Matni area.

CTD Superintendent of Police (SP) Najam-ul-Hussain revealed that the apprehended terrorists were actively planning suicide attacks targeting key political figures.

According to SP CTD, the arrested individuals were plotting a suicide blast aimed at Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman. Furthermore, it was disclosed that the terrorists had intentions to target Awami National Party (ANP) President Aimal Wali through a suicide bombing.

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The arrested suspects had reportedly raided the JUI-F’s center in addition to their plans for high-profile attacks. Investigations revealed that the terrorists had undergone training in the Paktia region of Afghanistan.

The security operation resulted in the recovery of suicide jackets, three hand grenades, and propaganda material associated with Daesh. The Bomb Disposal Unit (BDU) successfully neutralised the weapons and explosive devices.

SP CTD Najam-ul-Hussain disclosed that the outlawed ISIS had previously been linked to targeted killings of individuals representing various schools of thought in the region six months ago.

In a related development, authorities have made progress in identifying the individual responsible for planting a bomb on the Versak Road roadside. SP CTD assured that the arrest of the terrorist involved in the Warsak Road bomb blast is imminent.