CTD Foils Terrorist Plot, Thwarts Raid on Civilian Targets
The CTD's efforts have resulted in the disruption of a well-organized terrorist network allegedly supported and funded by RAW, and the seizure of explosive material and sensitive documents has prevented potential attacks on civilian targets, including a prominent mosque and railway station.
Punjab's Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has arrested six suspected facilitators of India's Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) in a major counter-terrorism operation, foiling a sophisticated terrorist plot targeting religious and civilian infrastructure.
The operation, dubbed "Operation Yalghar", was the result of months of surveillance and intelligence gathering. CTD operatives seized a cache of explosive material, including detonators and detailed confidential maps of strategic locations. The maps contained markings of sensitive installations and potential target sites, suggesting planning for coordinated attacks.
In separate developments, two suspects were detained in Bahawalnagar district on charges of procuring improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from India's Border Security Force (BSF). Officials claimed to have uncovered detailed plans for devastating terrorist attacks targeting a prominent mosque and busy railway station in Bahawalpur, designed to maximize civilian casualties and create widespread panic.
Additionally, four suspected Indian agents were arrested in Karachi's Quaidabad area by the Sindh police's Special Investigation Unit and an intelligence agency. They were allegedly linked to RAW and were found to be involved in espionage activities, including making videos and capturing pictures of sensitive installations in Pakistan and sending them to RAW using specialized software.
The operation is seen as a major success for the CTD, which has been working to counter the threat of terrorism in the region. The arrests have foiled a plot to carry out terror attacks in the country, and authorities are continuing to investigate and gather intelligence to prevent future threats.