Punjab CTD foils major terror plot in Taunsa Sharif, kills 5 militants

Punjab’s Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) successfully thwarted a major terror attack in Taunsa Sharif, killing five suspected terrorists in an intelligence-based operation. Acting on a tip-off, CTD raided a hideout where the militants—believed to be affiliated with a banned outfit—were planning a high-profile attack. A fierce gunfight followed, during which all five were shot dead. Explosives, weapons, and maps of key targets were recovered from the scene. Authorities believe the operation has averted a serious threat and further investigations are underway to trace any remaining network links.