The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Thursday arrested five suspects after they failed to derail Karachi-bound Khushal Khan Khattak Express by destroying the track in Rajanpur.
The explosives attached to the tracks were neutralised by the Bomb Disposal Squad, which weighed around 5kg, according to the reports.
It was temporarily halted at the DG Khan station after police sealed off the area and began a search operation. Later in the evening, the CTD notified the arrest of five suspected terrorists from Rajanpur’s Giamal area.
The CTD said that additional explosives and some ammunition were recovered from the suspects’ possession.
They said that a case had been registered against the suspects on charges of terrorism. Further investigation is underway, and “important disclosures are expected”.
According to a statement from the spokesperson of the Punjab CTD, the five arrested were identified as follows: Hussain Bakhsh, aka Bagga Reesh; Bakhsh; Balach, aka Balash; Rahem Ali; Mujahid Din, aka Mojoo.
“All belong to the Balochistan Republican Army, Baggi Commander Group. Recoveries from them include 2 pistols, 30 bore; one planted IED, approximately 6kg; safety fuse; primer cord; detonator; and funds (cash money) for terrorism financing,” read the statement.
“Strong links with terrorist Brahmdagh Bugti have been found as he was financing them from abroad and commanding them to commit this act of terrorism,” it added.
