CTD Eliminates 203 Terrorists, Arrests 612 Others in 2024: Report

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Peshawar: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, after boosting its capacity, eliminated 203 terrorists and arrested 612 others in various operations across the province during the current year.

A CTD report revealed on Tuesday that out of the 22 listed hardcore terrorists with head-money, 14 were arrested alive, while 8 were eliminated during encounters. This year, 492 attacks, including 228 specifically targeting the police, were reported across the province.

In response, CTD forces launched operations against various outlawed groups, including the Muhsin Qadir group, Betani Parakai group, Tipu Gul and Zarrar groups, Santa group, TTP Gandapur, Commander Haji Rahim, and Bali Khyara groups and their accomplices.

The report stated that CTD personnel thwarted 104 terror attacks in anticipation and apprehended two suicide bombers before they could reach their targets.

In collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, the CTD conducted 2,232 intelligence-based operations in the province, recovering a large cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives.

During search and clearance operations, the CTD recovered over 510 kilograms of explosive material, 104 hand grenades, 5 suicide vests, 19 mortar shells, and other arms and ammunition.

As the frontline force in the war against terrorism, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police suffered higher personnel losses compared to other provinces, with over 170 officers injured.

To counter terrorism, the CTD was further organized and strengthened through capacity-building initiatives, yielding encouraging results, the report added.