KARACHI: At least 13 Afghan nationals were taken into custody by law enforcement personnel in search operations conducted all over Punjab, informed Pakistan Army`s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations.
According to the provided information, as many as 26 suspects were apprehended in raids conducted at DG Khan, Sadiqabad, Lahore, Narowal, Attock and Islamabad.
A heavy cache of weaponries was recovered from the suspects, claimed the military`s media wing, further adding that the operation was jointly conducted by Police, Punjab Rangers and intelligence agencies.
Pakistan launched a nationwide military operation ‘Radd-ul-Fasaad’, this year which would include broad-spectrum security and counter-terrorism operations in Punjab, and continuation of ongoing operations across the country.
The move came after deadly bombings across the country all through February, killed hundreds of civilians.