Major Terror Plot in Karachi Thwarted; Two BLA Suspects Arrested

The Sindh Counter-terrorism Department (CTD) announced on Monday that it had foiled a significant terrorist plot in Karachi with the arrest of two alleged members of the banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).

The operation, conducted on July 6 in collaboration with federal intelligence agencies, was prompted by a recent wave of terrorism in the country, particularly in Karachi. The CTD stated that the two arrested individuals, identified as Mujahid Baloch and Farid Baloch, had undergone training in a BLA camp for reconnaissance and communication purposes.

Authorities recovered approximately four kilograms of explosive material, a detonator, a prama-card, and a ball ring from the suspects. They were allegedly planning to attack sensitive installations and the offices of law enforcement agencies. The two men were reportedly operating in Karachi under the direction of their commanders, Sajid Baloch and Bashir Zaib.

Cases have been registered against Mujahid Baloch and Farid Baloch, and further interrogation is ongoing, with the CTD expecting the investigation to uncover more accomplices. The CTD and intelligence agencies have formed dedicated teams to pursue further actions based on the information obtained from the suspects. This development follows a reported increase in terrorist incidents in Sindh during June, with four attacks recorded compared to one in May.