Joint Operation Foils Possible Terror Plan
The Counter Terrorism Department Sindh has arrested a suspected militant during a joint operation with a federal intelligence agency in Karachi.
According to a CTD spokesperson, the arrested suspect has been identified as Salman, also known as Abu Huraira.
Officials said the suspect is linked to the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan network and was allegedly trained as a suicide operative.
Authorities said the arrest may have prevented a major terror plot in the city.
The suspect is believed to be a close associate of Zaffran, also known as Abu Huraira, who was previously killed in a separate operation.
Suspect Linked to Earlier Attack
CTD officials said Salman was allegedly involved in a previous attack on foreign nationals at Liberty Textile.
Investigators believe he was actively planning further attacks in Karachi.
According to the initial investigation, the suspect was operating under instructions from a militant commander identified as Maulvi Mukhles Yar.
Officials said Salman had received specialised suicide training in Afghanistan before entering Karachi.
He reportedly arrived in the city with another associate identified as Idris, also known as Asadullah.
Investigators said the group was preparing for targeted killings and a possible larger coordinated attack.
Suicide Vest and Sensitive Material Recovered
During the operation, law enforcement personnel recovered a prepared suicide vest from the suspect.
Officials also recovered maps and photographs of sensitive locations.
Authorities believe more operatives linked to the network may have been planning to enter Karachi.
Search operations are continuing in different areas of the city to trace possible accomplices and prevent further threats.
A case has been registered at the CTD police station under anti-terrorism and explosives-related laws.
Officials said the suspect is being interrogated and more arrests are expected as the investigation moves forward.
The arrest comes amid heightened security concerns in major urban centres and renewed efforts by law enforcement agencies to disrupt militant networks before they can carry out attacks.
