CTD seizes suicide vest, three hand grenades, six submachine guns, 200 bullets and explosive materials
LAHORE:
Six terrorists were shot dead by their own accomplices while eight others escaped during an operation by the Punjab Anti-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Mianwali on Friday, officials said.
According to CTD, they had received information that there were terrorists present near Chapri Dam in Chapri area who were planning to attack the police and other security agencies.
During the operation, the terrorists opened fire on the CTD team. In the exchange of fire, six terrorists were killed by fire from their own associates, while eight escaped. The CTD recovered 1 suicide vest, 3 hand grenades, 6 submachine guns, 200 bullets and other explosive material from the terrorists, the spokesperson added.
Search operations continue to capture the fugitive terrorists. CTD teams have cordoned off Chapri area and identification of the slain terrorists is underway.
The spokesperson further said that the Punjab Counter Terrorism Department is diligently pursuing its objective of achieving a safe and secure Punjab and is determined to eradicate the menace of terrorism.
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In December last year, Inspector General of Police Dr Usman Anwar issued a high security alert across Punjab and ordered the immediate launch of sweeping and combing operations in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Multan and other districts of the province.
The IG Punjab ordered profiling and data verification of all persons entering the province from other regions. He had said monitoring of all banned organisations, including TLP, should continue regularly, and door-knocking campaigns should be intensified to track down possible militants and miscreants.
A total of 100 people were killed in Mianwali district during 2025, a decrease compared to the 120 murders reported in 2024, while the figure in previous years had reached 149.
The killings included incidents arising from personal enmity, minor disputes and so-called honor killings. Officials said the decline indicated improvement in the law and order situation in the district.
