PESHAWAR: A terror plot was foiled in the provincial capital on Thursday after the Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) defused explosives, including an IED, explosive material and hand grenades.
According to police, a Suzuki pickup truck parked at Milad Chowk was found carrying hand grenades and other explosive material. The BDS took the vehicle into custody and safely neutralised all the explosives, preventing a potential terrorist attack.
Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the ownership of the vehicle and identify those responsible.
Published in Dawn, August 7th, 2026