Two suspected terrorists of banned SLA arrested in Karachi: CTD

The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), in a joint operation with a federal intelligence agency, has arrested two suspected militants belonging to the banned Sindhudesh Liberation Army (SLA) in Karachi.

According to a CTD spokesperson, the arrested suspects have been identified as Madad Ali, alias Ali, and Junaid Ali Abbasi. Both were reportedly in contact with the banned organisation's commander, Darya Khan, and had arrived in Karachi on his instructions.

The CTD said the suspects were allegedly planning to target law enforcement agencies and their personnel in Sindh.

They had also reportedly completed reconnaissance of key police and Rangers buildings and offices, while further attacks on other important government buildings and law enforcement facilities were being planned.

According to the spokesperson, the banned SLA had provided the arrested suspects with militant training as well as explosive materials.

The CTD has registered two separate cases against the suspects at the CTD Operations Police Station.

Further investigations are under way, while the department has also announced plans to take action to arrest their alleged accomplices.