Ten terrorists nabbed in separate Balochistan IBOs
QUETTA: Balochistan government officials said on Friday that six terrorists affiliated with the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), two would-be female suicide bombers, and two commanders of a banned organisation had been arrested during intelligence-based operations across the province. They said around 90 arrested terrorists were being held at a centre where investigations and legal…
Balochistan authorities announced the arrest of ten terrorists on Friday, comprising six individuals linked to the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), two women who intended to carry out suicide attacks, and two commanders from another outlawed group. The intelligence-led operations unfolded throughout the province, resulting in the capture of these suspects and the surrender of several others.
Shahid Rind, a government official, reported that 90 detainees were currently under investigation and legal scrutiny. The arrests were carried out by various law enforcement agencies, with some terrorists also laying down their arms voluntarily. Rind highlighted the government's efforts to reintegrate former militants into society, citing a program for young people who have joined armed groups to abandon violence and return to normal life.
Two additional arrests were made in August, involving Niaz Jatoi and Habibur Rehman, allegedly linked to a planned terrorist attack in Quetta as part of a designated operation. Weapons, explosives, and vehicles were seized during these operations. The Counter-Terrorism Department and security forces have conducted over 3,300 intelligence-based operations in Balochistan, leading to the arrest of more than 300 terrorists and the deaths of several security personnel.
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