Five terrorists detained in Lahore combing operations

Five terrorists detained in Lahore combing operations

Lahore (Staff Report): During a combing operation conducted in the wee hours of Monday, five suspects detained including an accomplice of absconded terrorist involved in the renting of Ghazi Road apartment for terror bid.

Umar alias Sufyan was detained near Saddar area of Lahore, the sources said. Umar was an accomplice of Azeem alias Fauji, who was involved in the renting of Ghazi Road apartment which was used by terrorists to plot their bids.

According to sources, Umar hailed from Multan and used to facilitate terrorists.

Police arrested two suspects during an operation near Bhatta Chowk on charges of involvement in the Charing Cross terror attack.

The two suspects were taken into custody on suspicion of their involvement in Bedian Road blast. Two further arrests were made in Cantt area, which included an Afghan citizen.

All five suspects have been moved to an undisclosed location where investigation is underway.