A member of the banned terrorist organization ISIS was presented before the anti-terrorism court on Friday, following his arrest by the Anti-Terrorism Department.
Justice Fareed Khan Alizai of the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) granted five-day remand to the accused, Tufail, at the Anti-Terrorism Department (CTD) for further interrogation. According to the investigator, Tufail is linked to ISIS and has been involved in terrorist activities in various areas, including Peshawar.
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The accused was apprehended on Thursday after the CTD requested his remand for detailed interrogation. “The accused is associated with ISIS…Interrogation of the accused is necessary,” the officer said.
The court’s decision follows ongoing efforts to combat terrorism in the region, with security forces working to dismantle extremist networks operating in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
