85 terror suspects rounded up in Lahore

LAHORE, June 04: At least 85 suspected persons were arrested during a massive search operation in different areas of Lahore , police sources said Friday.

“A search operation was launched overnight in view of the possible terror attacks in the city,” police sources said 85 terror suspects were rounded up during the operation.

The operation was carried out in Model Town , Cantt, Civil Lines, Saddar Division and Allama Iqbal Town areas.

Police sources said 10 suspects were arrested from Iqbal Town, 12 from Cantt, 10 from Civil Lines, 13 from Saddar Division and 37 suspects were apprehended from Allama Iqbal Town areas.

Meanwhile, searches were carried out at Litton Road and Choburji areas but no arrest was made.

Meanwhile, police have appealed the masses to keep vigilant about their surroundings and extend complete cooperation to the security officials.

Official sources said the step was taken on the reports that there was a likelihood of a terror strike in Lahore on Friday.