Pakistan’s Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) has struck a decisive victory against foreign meddling, apprehending 12 suspects tied to India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) in a sweeping intelligence operation across Punjab province. Launched on December 8, 2025, the raids targeted sleeper cells plotting to unleash chaos through sectarian violence and strikes on holy sites, exposing a sinister web of cross-border intrigue.
The high-stakes sweeps unfolded in Lahore, Faisalabad, and Bahawalpur, where CTD teams zeroed in on digital footprints from a shadowy Facebook profile named “Adil.” This online hub allegedly orchestrated RAW directives, funneling funds and instructions to local recruits tasked with scouting and sabotaging sensitive landmarks. Videos of mosques, temples, and strategic spots were covertly captured and relayed via WhatsApp to Indian handlers, priming the ground for devastating assaults.
Among those in custody: Lahore’s Skadeep Singh, a former Christian convert turned operative; alongside Azmat, Faizan, Nabeel, Abrar, Sarfraz, and Usman. In Faisalabad, Danish fell into the net, while Bahawalpur yielded Rajab Hashim, Saqib, and Arif each implicated in the network’s logistical backbone. The haul from these busts was chilling: seven improvised explosive devices (IEDs), two detonators, 102 feet of fuse wire, raw explosive compounds, loaded firearms, incriminating mobiles, and wads of illicit cash.
CTD spokespersons hailed the operation as a “game-changer” in thwarting external threats, with formal charges now filed under anti-terrorism statutes. Interrogations continue to unravel deeper connections, aiming to uproot the entire apparatus and prevent future incursions.
This CTD arrests RAW operatives crackdown underscores Pakistan’s vigilant stance amid escalating regional tensions. By neutralizing these proxies, authorities have not only averted bloodshed but also sent a clear message: espionage will face unrelenting pursuit. As probes deepen, the nation watches closely, bolstering its defenses against shadowy adversaries.
