Terrorism-related Incidents in Lahore - 2017

Date

Injured

January 28

The Punjab Home Department issued a warning against possible terrorist attacks in Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab. According to the notification, TTP trained boys aged about 10 to 12 years are currently in and around major cities of the country including Punjab. Upon investigation an arrested little boy revealed that he was tasked to attack an educational institute close to Abdali Chowk in Lahore. The warning also instructed further security for important installations and called for an immediate meeting of the District Intelligence Committee.

Three personnel of Punjab CIA were injured in a drive-by shooting incident near Lady Willingdon Hospital in Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab. The assailants managed to flee after targeting Police officers. Police sources said that all three Police officers who are posted at Ghaziabad CIA were dressed in plain clothes and were returning home after performing their duty.

Three personnel of Punjab CIA were injured in a drive-by shooting incident near Lady Willingdon Hospital in Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab. The assailants managed to flee after targeting Police officers. Police sources said that all three Police officers who are posted at Ghaziabad CIA were dressed in plain clothes and were returning home after performing their duty.

The CTD of Punjab killed 10 JuA militants in the night at Manawan area of Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab.

One veterinary doctor Prof. Dr. Ashfaq Ahmed (68) who belongs to Ahmadi community was shot dead in a sectarian target killing in the Sabzazar area of Lahore.

One militant was killed and three of his accomplices apprehended during combing operation in Factory Area of Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab. According to Police, the terrorists opened fire on the security personnel during joint combing operation in the area and in the ensuing gunfight, a terrorist was killed and three security personnel sustained injuries. Three militants were arrested by the law enforcers. A suicide vest, detonators and weapons were seized from the site where exchange of fire took place.

Two suspects, identified as Ramzan Khan and an Afghan national, were taken into custody from Cantonment area of Lahore city. The arrested due is suspected to be involved in Bedian Road, Lahore terror incident.

The LEAs apprehended two suspects from Bhatta Chowk of Lahore city. The duo was arrested for their involvement in Charing Cross incident.

LEAs arrested a terrorist, identified as Omar alias Sufiyan, at Saddar area of Ghazi Road in Lahore city. He is said to be close aide of militant and proclaimed offender Azeem aka Fauji.

Naureen Leghari, the wife of militant Ali Tariq who was killed in an encounter in Lahore in Punjab in the night of April 14, had allegedly joined the militant Islamic State (IS) in Syria.

Lahore Police also arrested Hafeez, the owner of the house where the encounter took place, and a property dealer, Ayub, and were conducting raids to arrest Azeem, a facilitator of the militants who is said to be a leader of the IS. The law enforcement agencies had announced PKR 1 million head money for his arrest.

The SFs in Lahore also arrested four people suspected of being linked with the IS network in the city.

The Lahore Police have finalised a four-tier security plan for Youm-e-Ali (AS). Under the plan, more than 7,000 Security Force personnel would provide a security cover to the main mourning procession. A number of CCTV cameras have also been installed on sensitive points across the city, while a police van equipped with latest technology will also monitor police activity.

At least 26 persons, including nine Policemen, were killed and 56 others injured in a suicide blast near the Arfa Karim IT Tower on the Ferozepur Road of Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab.

The CTD killed four TTP militants in an encounter near Sagian Bridge in Lahore.

One person was killed and 37 others were injured in a truck bomb that ripped through Bund Road area of Lahore.

One person, identified as Naeem Yunus distributing pamphlets of the proscribed terror outfit HuT outside a mosque in Islamabad, was arrested by Police. Police said five men were handing out pamphlets outside a mosque in Sector G-7/2 meant to incite the public against the government and state institutions. When they saw the Police approaching, they tried to flee. However, Police managed to arrest one of them.

Punjab Rangers with Police and Intelligence Agencies conducted operations, patrolling and snap checking in Dera Ghazi Khan, Attock, Islamabad and Lahore. Sixteen militants, facilitators and smugglers were arrested; also a number of weapons and explosives were recovered from them.

JuD 'chief' Hafiz Saeed led a rally to launch a countrywide campaign against US President Donald Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, outside the JuD headquarters in Chauburji. Saeed said the Pakistani Government should immediately convene a Joint Session of Parliament to discuss the issue. Saeed said the Defence Council Pakistan (DCP) will send its delegations to Muslim countries and convince them not to open their embassies in Jerusalem.

SFs comprising Punjab Rangers, CTD, Punjab Police and Intelligence Agencies conducted IBOs and arrested 19 militants, including facilitators, across Sargodha, Bhakar, DG Khan, Attock and Lahore Districts.

ASF has increased safety measures at the Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore, amid increased threat of attack by militants.

Representatives of different religious and political organisations and ambassadors of Muslim countries while addressing at 'Labbaik YA Al-Aqsa Conference' held in Lahore in Punjab, under aegis of Pakistan Ulema Council announced to reject US President Donald Trump declaration for relocation of US Embassy to Jerusalem.

JuD 'chief' and LeT founder Hafiz Saeed inaugurated the MML's office on Mohni Road in National Assembly constituency-120 in Lahore in Punjab.