Terrorist commander arrested in Malakand, 19 arrested in Peshawar

PESHAWAR: Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Thursday arrested a suspected terrorist commander during operation in Malakand division.

According to details, the terrorist commander Fakhruddin was arrested from Shringal area of Lower Dir. He is allegedly involved in a suicide blast at a mosque in 2009 that claimed more than 30 lives.

Meanwhile, police have arrested 19 suspects including Afghan nationals during search operation in different areas of Peshawar.