The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) and intelligence agencies arrested a highly dangerous terrorist belonging to Fitna Al Khawarij during a successful covert operation.
A number of explosives, hand grenades and detonators were recovered from the terrorist’s possession.
According to the CTD spokesperson, the arrested terrorist had completed reconnaissance of sensitive locations and was planning a major attack.
It has been reported that the accused had gone to Afghanistan several times to receive training in terrorism and was in contact with a key commander of Fitna Al Khawarij .
The terrorist was arrested from an area of Rawalpindi where he was busy preparing for the operation.
According to the spokesperson, the terrorist had made a video of sensitive locations viral on social media a few days ago.
The CTD, immediately after the arrest registered a case and started further investigation, while security agencies are also investigating his network and facilitators.