FAISALABAD: A team of Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested three terrorists belonging to a proscribed organisation in an operation near Gatwala Bridge, Faisalabad, and seized explosive material and weapons from them.

The arrested terrorists have been identified as Abdul Salam, Maodood Chisiti and Ali Muhammad Khan. According to spokesperson CTD based on credible intelligence, CTD conducted this operation and recovered 3 detonators, safety fuse, and pistols from terrorists. They had planned to attack personnel of LEAs (Law Enforcement Agencies) which was thwarted by the timely action of CTD. The investigation has been launched after lodging a case in PS CTD Faisalabad.