CTD kills three terrorists in Musakhel operation
PM commends successful operation against terrorists in Balochistan
MUSAKHEL (INP): The Counter-Terrorism Department on Sunday eliminated three hard core terrorists in an operation in Musakhel.
In the operation, two terrorists were arrested during the heavy exchange of fire.
According to details, during an intelligence-based operation conducted on National Highway, the CTD personnel killed three terrorists.
The CTD personnel also recovered large quantities of weapons and ammunition from the dead bodies of terrorists.
A few weeks earlier, the CTD apprehended 18 terrorists carrying out 134 intelligence based operations (IBO) across various cities of Punjab.
According to CTD officials, the IBOs were conducted in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Mianwali, Bahawalnagar, Pakpattan, Gujranwala, Sheikhupura, Mandi Bahauddin and Khushab.
Officials revealed that three most wanted terrorists of Fitna Al-Khawarij along with weapons and explosive materials were arrested from Lahore, Faisalabad and Rawalpindi.
APP adds: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has praised the Frontier Constabulary (FC), the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD), and police officers for their successful operation against terrorists belonging to banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA).
An official statement issued here on Sunday said the PM lauded the forces for their achievement in eliminating three terrorists and apprehending two others, preventing what could have been a major act of terrorism in Balochistan.
Acknowledging the critical role of the security forces, Shehbaz Sharif highlighted the sacrifices made by these units in combating terrorism. “Security forces have made invaluable sacrifices to eradicate the menace of terrorism in Balochistan,” he added.
He also expressed his deep appreciation for their courage and dedication, saying, “Along with the entire nation, I pay tribute to the officers of FC, police, and the CTD.”
