Major Terror Plot Thwarted: 11 TTP Terrorists Arrested

Law enforcement authorities in Pakistan have foiled a major terrorist plot by arresting 11 Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists in Punjab province. A suicide bomber linked to Jamaat-ul-Ahrar was also detained in Lahore. The operation involved 166 intelligence-based raids targeting various districts.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Lahore | Updated: 22-03-2025 15:12 IST | Created: 22-03-2025 15:12 IST
Major Terror Plot Thwarted: 11 TTP Terrorists Arrested
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Authorities in Pakistan have successfully disrupted a significant terrorist plot, apprehending 11 members linked to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in the Punjab province. The operation highlights the ongoing efforts to combat terrorism within the region.

Among those arrested was a suicide bomber associated with Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, captured in Lahore. According to police, this individual, Shamsullah, received training from high-ranking Jamaat-ul-Ahrar commanders in Afghanistan and was deployed to Pakistan following this preparation.

With a total of 166 intelligence-led operations conducted, police managed to uncover weapons, explosives, and other prohibited materials, underscoring the serious threat posed by these groups. The Counter-Terrorism Department's coordinated actions have played a crucial role in maintaining security in key urban areas such as Lahore.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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