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Suspected terrorist nabbed near railway station in Lahore

According to CTD sources, the suspect was waiting for a fellow suicide bomber and intended to target sensitive installations

By Web Desk
August 18, 2020


According to CTD sources, the terrorist was waiting for his fellow suicide bomber and wanted to target sensitive installations. Photo: Geo.tv/File

A suspected terrorist believed to be a member of a banned organisation was arrested near a railway station in Lahore while he was waiting for his accomplice, the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) said on Tuesday.

According to CTD sources, the suspected terrorist was identified as Liaquat. A suicide jacket and a grenade were allegedly recovered from his possession.

The sources said that the suspect was waiting for a 'fellow suicide bomber' and intended to target sensitive installations.

The suspect has been shifted to an unknown location for further investigation while a search operation has also been launched to find his accomplice.