LAHORE: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab arrested five terrorists during an intelligence-based operation. The terrorists were planning to attack various institutions.

70 operations were conducted in various cities of Punjab in view of terrorism concerns, CTD said that 5 terrorists were arrested during the intelligence based operation.

CTD spokesman said that the operation was conducted in Mianwali, Hafizabad, Okara and Jhelum. The CTD recovered explosives, 2 IED bombs, 10 detonators, arms and cash were recovered from the terrorists.

The spokesperson said that the terrorists were identified as Sharafat, Yaseen, Talha, Abdul Rehman and Usaid. The terrorists were planning to attack various institutions.

CTD officials further said that during 546 combing operations this week, 56 suspects were arrested, 21,337 people were questioned in combing operations.

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