September 23, 2021
1 min read

Four arrested from Lahore amid terror threats

The four suspects were identified as Muhammad Mushtaq, Sami Ullah, Adil Jamal and Osama Khalid….reports Asian Lite News

Following the recent terror threats in Pakistan, the counter-terrorism authorities from the country’s Punjab province arrested four persons from Lahore on September 20, the vernacular media said.

The four suspects were identified as Muhammad Mushtaq, Sami Ullah, Adil Jamal and Osama Khalid.

The four were residents of Karachi and were planning strikes against important persons. The CTD recovered explosives from them. Further investigation is underway.

According to media reports, the development may be viewed against the backdrop of recent terror threats, including cancellations of the New Zealand and British cricket matches in Pakistan.

Terrorism.

Earlier this month, Sindh province had issued an alert about possible terror attacks, following intelligence reports amid the investigation of different groups conducted by counterterrorism wings in the country.

Sindh police chief Mushtaq Ahmed Mahar in a circular had warned that the possible sabotage acts could be carried out in September, The News International reported.

The provincial police chief had directed the relevant officials to ensure the provision of security at public places including railway stations, bus terminals, vegetable markets, and other places where people gather in large numbers.

This comes as pedestrian traffic through Pakistan’s south-western Chaman border crossing has increased after the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan over the last few weeks. Last month, the province’s CTD had overhauled its structure to make it responsive against future threats due to the unstable situation in Afghanistan. (ANI)

ALSO READ: Imran focuses on Afghanistan as soaring inflation bites Pakistan

Previous Story

Last minister in Ghani govt sacked

Next Story

Pakistan wants strong ties with US: FM Qureshi

Latest from -Top News

BRICS must break the digital chains

BRICS nations need to build consensus, balance innovation and social justice by reinforcing the digital sovereignty of Global South, including evenly distribution of benefits through AI, writes Baidya Bikash Basu BRICS, the

Modi begins landmark Argentina visit

First Indian PM to visit in 57 years; economic ties, lithium and trade top agenda Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off a historic visit to Argentina on Saturday by paying homage to

UK MPs Slam Pakistan Over Minority Abuses

Minority communities such as Shias, Christians, Hindus, and Ahmadis continue to face harassment, violence, and intimidation. In many cases, law enforcement either turns a blind eye or enables the attacks through inaction…reports

Words Won’t Stop China, Quad Must Deliver

 If the Quad aims to counterbalance China’s growing influence, it must expand its focus beyond the maritime domain and address the continental dynamics of the Indo-Pacific…writes Imran Khurshid Despite early concerns that
Go toTop

Don't Miss

India set to launch domestic carbon market in June

Two years later at COP26, nations reached new agreements for

Muted Hiring Ahead in Indian IT Industry

This led to negative employee net addition during this period,