Major terrorist plot in Karachi thwarted as 2 BLA terrorists arrested: Sindh CTD

The Sindh Counter-terrorism Department (CTD) on Monday said it had thwarted a major terrorist plan in Karachi following the arrest of two members of the proscribed group, the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).

In a statement, it said that “in view of the recent wave of terrorism in the country, especially Karachi, CTD and federal intelligence agencies conducted an intelligence-based operation (IBO) on July 6 and arrested two trained BLA terrorists”.

It added that “bomb-making material” was recovered from the two, who had planned to “target sensitive installations and the offices of law enforcement agencies”. CTD identified the terrorists as Mujahid Baloch and Farid Baloch.

The two terrorists were trained in a BLA camp in “recce and communication”.

“They were living in Karachi under the direction of their commanders, Sajid Baloch and Bashir Zaib,” it said.

CTD teams recovered four kilograms of explosive material, a detonator, prama-card and a ball ring. Cases have been registered against the two, CTD said, adding that further interrogation was underway, “which may lead to other accomplices”.

“CTD and intelligence agencies have established teams, and further action will be taken based on the information extracted from the suspects.”

More to follow.