KARACHI:The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) nabbed four terrorists of a banned outfit during an operation in the Shakarparian forest, according to a report on Tuesday.

“Four suspects were arrested during a raid in Shakarparian forest, whereas, an accomplice of them managed to escape,” said the counter-terrorism department. Explosive material including 450 grams of ball bearings and iron nails, 500 grams of gunpowder, and two detonators had been recovered from the possession of the accused. A case was also registered at the CTD police station against the accused that were reportedly planning a terrorist attack while hiding in the forest.