QUETTA: Pakistan has arrested two high-ranking commanders of the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). The arrested terrorists are Nasrullah, also known as ‘Maulvi Mansoor’, and Idris, alias ‘Irshad’.
Armed forces caught the notorious militants as the country has intensified its campaign against terrorism.
Balochistan Home Minister Mir Ziaullah Langau held a press conference on Wednesday and announced capturing hardcore militants after prolonged efforts.
The minister mentioned dismantling major terrorist networks and added that these terrorists were apprehended after the challenging operations.
The development comes as the Pakistani government approved a new counterterrorism operation Azm-e-Istehkam to address militancy and extremism.
The new hyped operation aims to bolster ongoing efforts, particularly in KP and Balochistan, the country’s two regions neighboring Afghanistan.
Opposition parties, PTI and JUI-F also called for more parliamentary involvement to understand its scope and implications. The government clarified that Azm-e-Istehkam is not a large-scale operation like past campaigns but a comprehensive approach to strengthening security and the revised National Action Plan against terrorism.
