Security agencies have foiled a major terrorist plot in Karachi after recovering more than four tonnes of explosive material during a covert intelligence based operation in Baldia Town. Karachi Terror Plot Foiled as CTD Recovers Over Four Tonnes of Explosives in Baldia Town was confirmed by senior Counter Terrorism Department officials, who said the successful action came after days and nights of sustained surveillance and careful monitoring of suspicious movements.
Addressing a press conference, Additional Inspector General CTD Zulfiqar Lark and DIG CTD retired Captain Ghulam Azfar Mahesar said the operation was conducted quietly to avoid panic while ensuring maximum operational success. They revealed that three suspects were arrested, identified as Jaleel Ahmed alias Fareed son of Muhammad Noor, Niaz Qadir alias King son of Qadir Bakhsh, and Hamdan alias Fareed son of Muhammad Ali. According to officials, the arrest of the first suspect led to key disclosures, resulting in the detention of two more individuals late Sunday night.
CTD officials said the terrorists had stockpiled explosive material in over 30 plastic drums along with five metal gas cylinders. The explosives were safely transported out of Karachi and neutralised in the Hub area under strict security protocols. Authorities disclosed that more than 2,000 kilograms of high grade explosives were recovered, adding that the scale of the seizure indicated plans for large scale attacks on civilian targets across Karachi, potentially causing massive loss of life.
Investigators revealed that the suspects had rented a house approximately 35 to 40 kilometres outside Karachi, which was being used as an operational base. Both human intelligence and technical surveillance were employed to trace the network, while bomb disposal experts carefully examined the site for booby traps and other threats during the raid. Officials said maintaining secrecy throughout the operation was critical to its success.
Preliminary investigations showed that the explosive material had been transported from Afghanistan through Balochistan before reaching Karachi. CTD officials claimed the network was being operated from neighbouring countries and was linked to terrorist groups working against Indian interests. They alleged that Indian proxy outfits, including the Balochistan Liberation Army and Balochistan Liberation Front, were using safe havens in Afghanistan to plan and facilitate terror activities inside Pakistan.
The CTD further claimed links between the arrested network and BLA commander Bashir Zeb, the Majid Brigade, and what officials described as Fitna e Hindustan. They noted that urea based explosives are commonly used in terrorist attacks and stressed that disrupting the supply chain of such materials remains a top counter terrorism priority.
Officials also warned that local facilitators often assist terrorist elements in exchange for small financial incentives, while rented residential properties are frequently exploited for storing and preparing explosives. They called for stricter scrutiny of rental agreements and stronger enforcement of regulations governing the sale, transport, and use of urea and other sensitive chemicals.
Reaffirming their resolve, CTD leadership said law enforcement and intelligence agencies are fully committed to eliminating terrorism from Pakistan. They added that all individuals linked to the foiled plot are being pursued and that further details will be shared as the investigation progresses. Karachi Terror Plot Foiled as CTD Recovers Over Four Tonnes of Explosives in Baldia Town stands as a major blow to terror networks attempting to destabilise the country.