Four TTP terrorists behind Islamabad suicide attack arrested

Four Ttp Terrorists Behind Court Suicide Attack Arrested

ISLAMABAD – Security agencies have arrested four members of a Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP)/Fitnah-ul-Khawarij terrorist cell involved in the suicide attack at the judicial complex in G-11, Islamabad.

The arrests were made during a joint operation by the Intelligence Bureau and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD).

During interrogation, Sajidullah, alias “Sheena,” identified as the handler of the suicide bomber, confessed that TTP/Fitnah-ul-Khawarij commander Saeed-ur-Rehman, alias “Dadaullah,” who hails from Charmang, Bajaur and is currently based in Afghanistan, instructed him via the Telegram application to carry out a suicide attack in Islamabad to cause maximum casualties among law enforcement personnel.

Investigators said Dadaullah sent Sajidullah photographs of the suicide bomber, Usman, alias “Qari,” a resident of Achin, Nangarhar, Afghanistan, belonging to the Shinwari tribe. Upon entering Pakistan, Sajidullah accommodated Usman in the outskirts of Islamabad.

Following Dadaullah’s directives, Sajidullah procured a suicide vest from Akhun Baba cemetery in Peshawar and transported it to Islamabad. On the day of the attack, he fitted Usman with the explosive jacket.

Sources said the TTP/Fitnah-ul-Khawarij leadership in Afghanistan was guiding the network at every stage. The entire terrorist cell involved in the attack has now been apprehended, including the operational commander and three associates.

The authorities confirmed that further investigations are underway and additional arrests are expected as the probe continues.

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