Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar on Tuesday paid a detailed visit to the headquarters of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Sindh, where he was received by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh Javed Alam Odho.
During the visit, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) CTD Ghulam Azfar Mahesar briefed the home minister on the department’s ongoing intelligence-based counterterrorism operations, operational performance, professional capabilities, future strategy, and the challenges it faces. The participants reviewed ongoing counterterrorism operations, the use of modern technology, intelligence sharing, forensic capabilities, and measures to further strengthen institutional coordination.
Appreciating the CTD’s professional performance, successful counterterrorism operations, and the courage and commitment of its officers and personnel, Lanjar said that the CTD served as the province’s frontline force in the fight against terrorism and that strengthening the department was essential to ensuring lasting peace in Sindh. He directed the department to immediately submit comprehensive recommendations regarding its existing resources and additional requirements so that the Sindh government could address its needs on a priority basis.
The home minister said the provincial government would provide all possible resources to enhance the CTD’s operational capacity, professional capabilities, and integration of modern technology. He stressed the need to further equip the department with advanced weapons, intelligence resources, forensic support, and technical facilities to intensify impartial and effective action against terrorists, their facilitators, and their financiers.
Reaffirming the government’s commitment, Lanjar said that the zero-tolerance policy against terrorist elements would continue to be implemented without compromise, adding that there was no place for enemies of peace in Sindh. He directed that intelligence-based operations and inter-agency coordination with federal intelligence institutions be further strengthened to ensure the timely dismantling of every terrorist network.
On the occasion, IGP Sindh Javed Alam Odho said that the Sindh Police was combating terrorism on every front with determination, professionalism, and resolve. He noted that successful operations against terrorist elements were continuing due to effective coordination and timely intelligence sharing with federal intelligence agencies.
The IGP further said that the CTD was effectively pursuing terrorist networks through advanced intelligence, scientific investigation, forensic support, and an integrated operational strategy. He added that efforts were being accelerated to eliminate terrorism completely by further enhancing the department’s capacity and ensuring the effective utilisation of modern resources. The meeting was attended by the Additional Inspector General (IG) CTD, SSP CTD Operations-I, SSP CTD Operations-II, and other senior police officers.