The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) conducted 366 intelligence-based operations across various cities in Punjab over the past month, resulting in the arrest of 36 terrorists, a spokesperson said.

This latest crackdown comes on the heels of several high-profile terror arrests and operations in recent months, raising concerns about the stability of security in the province.

Operations were carried out in multiple districts, including Lahore, Kasur, Jhelum, Chakwal, Okara, Khanewal, Rawalpindi, Chiniot, Toba Tek Singh, Rajanpur, Sialkot, Jhang, Attock, Sahiwal and Faisalabad.

During the raids, two high-risk terrorists linked to Fitna al-Khawarij were arrested from Faisalabad and Jhelum, along with explosive materials. Authorities also recovered a significant cache of weapons and explosives, including improvised explosive device (IED) bombs, five detonators, 34 safety fuses.