The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Thursday arrested five suspects after they failed to derail Karachi-bound Khushal Khan Khattak Express by destroying the track in Rajanpur. The explosives attached to the tracks were neutralised by the Bomb Disposal Squad, which weighed around 5kg, according to the reports. The CTD said that additional explosives and some ammunition were recovered from the suspects’ possession. According to a statement from the spokesperson of the Punjab CTD, the five arrested were identified as follows: Hussain Bakhsh, aka Bagga Reesh; Bakhsh; Balach, aka Balash; Rahem Ali; Mujahid Din, aka Mojoo. Recoveries from them include 2 pistols, 30 bore; one planted IED, approximately 6kg; safety fuse; primer cord; detonator; and funds (cash money) for terrorism financing,” read the statement.

Source: Pakistan Today July 04, 2019 16:30 UTC