Two Islamic State terror suspects detained in Khanewal during security operation in Pakistan

Two suspects were arrested on Friday during a search operation by the Counter Terrorism Department or CTD in Khanewal.

The CTD statement said that the investigation took place in Mian Chunnu, Khanewal near the western bypass based on information provided by the law-enforcement agencies.

The two suspects are said to belong to Daesh. They were identified as Riyaz Ahmed and Imran Haider.

Arms, ammunition and banned literature were seized from a hideout.

Meanwhile, the government has issued a security alert across the country after Wednesday’s attacks in Balochistan’s Panjgur and Noshki, Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed announced.

“In view of recent terrorist attacks carried out by miscreants, it is requested that highest level of preparedness and extra vigilance may kindly be ensured by all provincial governments, intelligence, and law enforcement agencies to thwart any nefarious designs of anti-state elements,” a notification stated.

Source: Samaa English