Terror bid foiled in Bannu

BANNU: Security forces foiled a terror bid on Friday as they arrested two terrorists while they were planting a bomb under a bridge in Bannu.

According to sources, law enforcement personnel also recovered explosive material, ball bearings and remote control.

The militants were shifted to an unspecified location for interrogation.

Security forces also arrested 20 others suspects as they carried out a search operation in Haweed area.

Meanwhile in Peshawar, security personnel arrested two suspected terrorists who were in possession of propaganda pamphlets of the 'Daesh' militant group.

A case was registered against the suspects under the Anti-Terrorist Act (ATA).