Joint CTD-intelligence operation nabs 2 SLA terrorists planning attacks on LEA's in Karachi

KARACHI: Two terrorists affiliated with a banned organization were arrested during a joint operation by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Sindh and a federal intelligence agency, ARY News reported.

According to CTD Sindh, the arrested suspects were identified as Madad Ali, alias Ali, and Junaid Ali Abbasi.

They were in constant contact with Darya Khan, a commander of the outlawed Sindhudesh Liberation Army (SLA).

A CTD spokesperson stated that the suspects were planning to target law enforcement agencies and their personnel.

Security forces recovered a ready-to-use Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and a hand grenade from their possession.

The spokesperson added that the proscribed organization had provided the suspects with military training and explosive materials.

They had arrived in Karachi on the instructions of commander Darya Khan and had already completed Recce of key police and Rangers buildings.

Two separate cases have been registered against both suspects at the CTD police station.