QUETTA: Four suspected terrorists, including a member of a banned outfit, were arrested during a raid on their hideout in Naseerabad on Wednesday. Some weapons, explosives and hashish were also found during the raid.

Acting on a tip-off about the presence of some terrorists in the area, personnel of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), Naseerabad, raided the hideout.

According to CTD officials, the initial investigation has revealed that the members of the terrorist organisation were involved in the drug business and that they used the drug money for their activities.

They said a huge quantity of improvised explosive devices were found in the hideout of the suspected terrorists. They claimed that the arrested men were planning a sabotage activity in Naseerabad district.

Published in Dawn, November 27th, 2020