Major terror bid foiled in Peshawar ahead of Ashura

PESHAWAR (Staff Report) – Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and intelligence agencies on Wednesday foiled a terror bid and arrested two terrorists in an intelligence-based operation in Hayatabad Phase-7 in Peshawar.

According to a statement, CTD and intelligence agencies conducted a joint operation and arrested two terrorists.

Huge cache of arms and ammunition including 2 hand grenades, 4 local made bombs, and explosive material were also recovered from their possession.

In initial investigation they have confessed to their involvement in 20 terrorism related cases, said officials.

The arrested have been shifted to an undisclosed location for further interrogation.

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