HYDERABAD: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Sindh police arrested two absconding terrorists affiliated with the Fitna al-Hindustan in Hyderabad.
- According to details, the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Hyderabad conducted an intelligence-based operation in Gulistan-e-Sarmast, Qasimabad, leading to the arrest of two high-value suspects identified as Abdul Rahim Khoso and Ghulam Shabbir.
- CTD officials said that during the operation, the suspects were found in possession of terror financing funds, hand grenades, explosive materials, and key documents.
- Authorities further stated that the recovered weapons were the same ones used in an attack on a CTD mobile van in Loni Kot, Jamshoro, earlier in April.
- During interrogation, the suspects led officials to additional recoveries, including three hand grenades, explosives, and other materials.
- Sources in the CTD revealed that the detainees are part of the Fitna al-Hindustean network, and crucial evidence has been obtained regarding their terror financing activities.
- Further investigations are underway to identify and apprehend their facilitators and other members of the network, officials added.
- Last month, at least five militants were killed, including a suicide bomber, in an attack claimed to be orchestrated by Indian proxy network “Fitna al-Hindustan,” in Quetta, Balochistan.
- As per details, the suicide blast was reported near Jinnah Road in Quetta. Following the blast, the rescue teams reached the spot and cordoned off the area.
- The assault left two Frontier Corps (FC) personnel injured, while attackers disguised in FC uniforms were also neutralized, the security sources siad and added that terrorists were wearing FC uniforms.
