Staff Reporter
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on Monday claimed to have arrested five terrorists from Lahore for their involvement in collecting funds for terror activities.
A spokesman for the CTD said that the department carried out a raid near Bhatta Chowk (roundabout) and arrested five alleged terrorists.
“They belonged to Daesh and hate material was recovered from their possession,” he said, adding that the suspects have been identified as Nazimullah, Ziaur Rehman, Ishtiaq, Abdul Rehman and Malik Kashif.
The CTD spokesman said that the terrorists were spreading hate material among the public when they were apprehended.
“They were also collecting funds in the name of Daesh,” he said adding that 40 books based on hate material and funds and receipts of the terror organization were also recovered from their possession.
He further said that a case has been registered against the terrorists and an investigation launched to ascertain the extent of their crime.
