MARDAN: Security personnel on Tuesday apprehended 35 suspects during search operation in Mardan.

District Police Officer Sajjad Khan said a joint search and strike operation was carried out by Counter Terrorism Department and police force in mountains of Babuzou Katling and its adjacent areas. 35 suspects were arrested and weapons were recovered from their possession, he said.

The DPO said the operations against terrorists and anti-state elements would continue to foil their hostile goals.

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