Overview
- Counterterrorism teams carried out intelligence-based operations in Lahore, Faisalabad and Bahawalpur, arresting seven suspects in Lahore, one in Faisalabad and four in Bahawalpur.
- CTD reported recovering seven IEDs, two detonators, 102 feet of safety fuse wire, explosive material, weapons, mobile phones and cash.
- Investigators said the detainees had photos, videos and location data of sensitive sites, including places of worship, a madrassa and a local festival.
- Authorities described the suspects as members of a group called Fitna‑e‑Hindustan and alleged they received funding and direction linked to India’s RAW.
- Cases have been registered and inquiries are ongoing, with CTD claiming coordination via a Facebook ID named Adil and the sharing of videos over WhatsApp.