LAHORE – The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab has arrested 12 suspected terrorists allegedly linked to India’s intelligence agency, RAW, and seized a significant quantity of weapons, explosives, and other materials. Officials said the arrests were made during intelligence-based operations across Lahore, Faisalabad, and Bahawalpur.
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According to CTD authorities, the suspects were found in possession of photographs, videos, and location data of sensitive sites and institutions. The recovered material reportedly included images of a madrassa and visuals from a local fair, indicating alleged plans to monitor potential targets.
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The Punjab Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has arrested 12 terrorists and agents backed by the Indian intelligence agency RAW.
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Officials stated that the suspects were planning activities aimed at creating fear, instability, and religious hatred within Punjab. Those arrested in Lahore include Deep Singh, Azmat, Faizan, Nabeel Ibrar, and Usman Sarfraz, while a suspect named Danish was taken into custody in Faisalabad.
RAW-Backed Terror Network Busted in Punjab: CTD Arrests 12 Terrorists, Seizes Explosives and Arms Cache
The Punjab Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested 12 terrorists backed by India’s intelligence agency, RAW.
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In Bahawalpur, CTD teams apprehended four individuals identified as members of a group called Fitna-e-Hindustan, namely Raja, Hashim, Saqib, and Arif. The department also reported that an Indian-based Facebook ID—believed to be operated by RAW—played a key role in coordinating communication and guidance for the suspects.
Authorities said that the group received financial support from RAW for carrying out their alleged activities. During the raid, CTD recovered seven IEDs, two detonators, 102 feet of safety fuse wire, mobile phones, firearms, and cash from the arrested individuals.
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Officials added that further investigations are underway to trace possible facilitators and determine the full extent of the network. The CTD emphasized that operations will continue across the province to prevent any attempt to destabilize the security situation.