Following the recent terror threats in Pakistan the counterterrorism authorities from the country’s Punjab province arrested four persons from Lahore on September 20, multiple international media outlets report.
The four suspects were identified as Muhammad Mushtaq, Sami Ullah, Adil Jamal and Osman Khalid.
They were residence of Karachi and planning strikes against important persons. The CTD recovered explosives from them. Further investigation is underway.
According to media reports the development may be viewed against the backdrop of recent threats including cancellation of the New Zealand and British cricket matches in Pakistan.
Sindh province has issued an alert about possible terror attacks following intelligence reports amid the investigation of different groups conducted by counterterrorism wings in the country.
Sindh police chief Mushtaq Ahmed Mahar in a circular had warned that the possible substance acts could be carried out in September, repots the News International.
The provincial police chief had directed the relevant officials to ensure the provision of security at public places including railway stations, bus terminals, vegetable Markets and other places where people gather in large numbers.
This comes as a pedestrian traffic through Pakistan's South Western Command border crossing has increased after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan over the last few weeks.
Last month, the province’s CTD had overhauled its structure to make it responsive against future threats due to the unstable situation in Afghanistan.
