Peshawar: Security forces have arrested an Afghan national suspected of involvement in terrorist activities during an intelligence-based operation in the Tirah area of Khyber district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
According to officials, the arrested suspect reportedly received training from the Afghan National Army and allegedly maintained connections with militant groups operating inside Pakistan and across the border.
Additional Inspector General of Police Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Abbas Ahsan and Regional Development Council spokesperson Mahmood Jan Babar shared details of the operation during a press conference.
Officials said the suspect, identified as Hikmatullah alias Hamza, was arrested on November 7 following intelligence reports about his alleged activities.
Mahmood Jan Babar stated that the suspect had received military training in Afghanistan and was allegedly in contact with individuals associated with terrorist organizations on both sides of the border.
Authorities also claimed that Hikmatullah had previously worked with the Gul Bahadur group, a militant organization linked to terrorist activities in the region.
During the press conference, officials discussed the growing threat of drone attacks carried out by militant groups.
Additional IG Abbas Ahsan said security agencies were taking further measures to counter these threats and strengthen their operational capabilities.
He announced that advanced anti-drone systems are expected to be installed within the next six months to help security forces detect and counter drone-based attacks.
The arrest has once again raised concerns about cross-border militant networks and security challenges in Pakistan’s border regions.
However, the allegations against the arrested individual are based on statements made by officials. His legal responsibility has not yet been established through a final court decision.
The development has also highlighted the importance of strengthening border security and introducing modern technology to address emerging security threats.
As authorities continue their efforts to counter terrorism, an important question remains: What further information could emerge from the suspect’s alleged militant connections, and how effective will the planned anti-drone systems be in preventing future attacks?