KARACHI: Police claimed to have foiled a major terror bid in Karachi and apprehended five terrorists affiliated to proscribed outfit late on Thursday night.
Police on credible information launched an action in Orangi Town No.11 and rounded up five terrorists affiliated to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The suspected militants have been identified as Shahzad, Noor Muhammad, Abdul Mannan, Arsalan Khan and Salman Khan.
Police also seized five Kalashnikovs, one kilogram explosive material, half kilogram ball bearings, five hand grenades, one 9mm pistol and bullets.
According to police officials, the arrested TTP militants were planning a major terror bid in Orangi Town.
Separately, police also arrested five accused when they raided a gambling den in Landhi.
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