Lahore, October 17, 2026 (Kamran Raja): The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) has arrested eight suspected terrorists during 91 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) conducted across Punjab, recovering explosives, hand grenades, detonators and fuse wire, according to a CTD spokesperson. The recovered material included explosive substances, two hand grenades, three detonators and 20 feet of fuse wire. The spokesperson identified the arrested suspects as Shehzad, Mahmood, Nauman, Adnan and Farooq, adding that seven cases had been registered in connection with the arrests. In a separate development, the CTD carried out 1,484 combing operations across the province during the current week, leading to the arrest of 77 additional suspects. During these operations, security personnel checked a total of 50,865 people. The department said its intelligence-based and combing operations were continuing as part of its efforts to prevent terrorist activities and ensure the safety and security of the people of Punjab.