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Recovery of Arms:2002
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January - 1 
Media reports have pointed that police have also arrested JeM chief Maulana Masood Azhar's four brothers––Tahir, Suleman, Rauf and Wahid. Police also recovered a huge quantity of weapons during raids, besides arresting five bodyguards of Masood Azhar. The Bahawalpur police also reportedly started to
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Media reports have pointed that police have also arrested JeM chief Maulana Masood Azhar's four brothers––Tahir, Suleman, Rauf and Wahid. Police also recovered a huge quantity of weapons during raids, besides arresting five bodyguards of Masood Azhar. The Bahawalpur police also reportedly started to prepare a list of cases against Masood Azhar around the country, which includes one for firing on Gujranwala police and another relating to the torture of a police officer.
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February - 9 
An attempt to blow up important buildings in Lahore was foiled as police arrested two persons with three Russian bombs, 30 hand grenades, 48 Kalashnikovs and other ammunition near Kamarmishani, Mianwali on February 9. According to police sources, the two accused, Rafeedullah and Zahid Saleem, reside
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An attempt to blow up important buildings in Lahore was foiled as police arrested two persons with three Russian bombs, 30 hand grenades, 48 Kalashnikovs and other ammunition near Kamarmishani, Mianwali on February 9. According to police sources, the two accused, Rafeedullah and Zahid Saleem, residents of Bannu, reportedly confessed that they were to deliver the explosives and weapons to someone in Lahore.
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February - 27 
20 cadres of the proscribed sectarian terrorist group, Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), were detained for questioning in Rawalpindi on February 27 in connection with the massacre of worshippers at the Shah-i-Najf mosque on February 26. They were arrested in Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh and Jhang distric
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20 cadres of the proscribed sectarian terrorist group, Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP), were detained for questioning in Rawalpindi on February 27 in connection with the massacre of worshippers at the Shah-i-Najf mosque on February 26. They were arrested in Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh and Jhang districts, while raids were being carried out in these areas. Police sources indicated that a Russian-made hand-grenade had been recovered outside the mosque. Meanwhile, the death toll in the massacre rose to 11 on February 27 as another person succumbed to his injuries. Police sources added that the toll is expected to increase further as three of the injured were still in a serious condition.
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March - 11 
A top terrorist belonging to the proscribed Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) was killed in an encounter on March 11 in Bahawalpur. According to Bahawalpur police chief Nazim Shahid Durrani, Shakeel Anwar alias Zahid alias Ghulam Mustafa was wanted in approximately 150 acts of terrorism and carried a reward o
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A top terrorist belonging to the proscribed Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) was killed in an encounter on March 11 in Bahawalpur. According to Bahawalpur police chief Nazim Shahid Durrani, Shakeel Anwar alias Zahid alias Ghulam Mustafa was wanted in approximately 150 acts of terrorism and carried a reward of Rs 1.5 million on his head. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter site. Anwar is a suspect in the October 2001- Bahawalpur church massacre in which 16 Christians were killed. Police sources indicated that Anwar had been an associate of the LeJ chief Riaz Basra. Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Malik Asif Hayat said, on March 11, with the killing of Anwar, the LeJ network was broken in southern Punjab and other parts of the country. Anwar was the most wanted man on the sectarian front after Riaz Basra, the IGP said. "It will help us in tracking down the other wanted sectarian militants," he claimed.
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March - 13 
According to media reports, highly explosive material and three detonators fixed in two pipes were successfully defused by the Bomb Disposal Squad near Iqbal Town in Lahore on March 13.
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According to media reports, highly explosive material and three detonators fixed in two pipes were successfully defused by the Bomb Disposal Squad near Iqbal Town in Lahore on March 13.
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March - 13 
The Vehari police, in an encounter on March 13, killed three Laskar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) terrorists involved in at least 11 criminal cases. According to police sources, Fayyaz Ahmed Tarar, Javed Iqbal Rajput and Muhammad Amjad, all proclaimed offenders were wanted by the Khanewal and Vehari police in 11
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The Vehari police, in an encounter on March 13, killed three Laskar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) terrorists involved in at least 11 criminal cases. According to police sources, Fayyaz Ahmed Tarar, Javed Iqbal Rajput and Muhammad Amjad, all proclaimed offenders were wanted by the Khanewal and Vehari police in 11 different sectarian murders. Fayyaz Tarar carried Rs 500,000 head money. These terrorists are also reported to have been close associates of LeJ chief Riaz Basra. Some arms, ammunition and press cards of an Urdu-language daily were recovered from their possession. Furthermore, a document containing names of some prominent personalities who were on the hit list of the terrorists was also recovered. The police also found the address of another proclaimed offender Munir Ahmad, during a scrutiny of documents, raided his house in Thingi Colony on March 14 and arrested him. Four hand grenades, a rifle and 82 bullets were recovered from his possession.
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March - 22 
Two police personnel and a civilian were injured when an unidentified assailant hurled a grenade at them near a religious school in , on March 22. However, the police later overpowered the alleged terrorist and also recovered two pistols from his possession.
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Two police personnel and a civilian were injured when an unidentified assailant hurled a grenade at them near a religious school in , on March 22. However, the police later overpowered the alleged terrorist and also recovered two pistols from his possession.
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March - 24 
Police in Gujranwala on March 24 arrested a Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) terrorist after an encounter while his accomplice managed to escape. Three police personnel were injured in the encounter. Police also recovered hand grenades and automatic weapons from the encounter site. During interrogation, he r
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Police in Gujranwala on March 24 arrested a Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) terrorist after an encounter while his accomplice managed to escape. Three police personnel were injured in the encounter. Police also recovered hand grenades and automatic weapons from the encounter site. During interrogation, he reportedly confessed that they were going to target a procession of the Shia community in the area. Official sources have indicated that the arrested had secured training in Afghanistan in 1994 and also took part in terrorist activity in Afghanistan and Jammu and Kashmir.
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April - 6 
The special team also seized some files, photographs, a computer, two mobile phones, and other belongings from the possession of those arrested.
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The special team also seized some files, photographs, a computer, two mobile phones, and other belongings from the possession of those arrested.
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April - 24 
Police in Okara, on April 24, recovered a large cache of illegal weapons from two arms dealers. Four persons have been arrested in connection with the seizure.
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Police in Okara, on April 24, recovered a large cache of illegal weapons from two arms dealers. Four persons have been arrested in connection with the seizure.
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May - 5 
The prime suspect in the April 25-bomb blast in Bhakkar, Lahore, allegedly an Al Qaeda terrorist, was arrested in Bhakkar on May 5. As reported earlier, seven women and five children, were killed while 25 others were injured in a bomb explosion in the women's section of a religious ceremony at Bhakk
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The prime suspect in the April 25-bomb blast in Bhakkar, Lahore, allegedly an Al Qaeda terrorist, was arrested in Bhakkar on May 5. As reported earlier, seven women and five children, were killed while 25 others were injured in a bomb explosion in the women's section of a religious ceremony at Bhakkar in Lahore on April 25. The suspect, Tauseef Ali, had been working in a mosque in Bhakkar for the last six months. Two women were also subsequently detained in the light of his confession. The police raided the suspect's house and seized a remote-controlled device, two hand-grenades and a Kalashnikov. Media reports indicated that Bhakkar is known as a centre of Shia activities.
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May - 26 
Security forces on May 26 reportedly foiled an attack on the Uch Gas Field Airport injuring two of the armed gunmen and arresting six persons, a senior officer of the Sui administration said on May 27. The gang reportedly opened fire at the airport and consequently the Frontier Corps (FC) retaliated
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Security forces on May 26 reportedly foiled an attack on the Uch Gas Field Airport injuring two of the armed gunmen and arresting six persons, a senior officer of the Sui administration said on May 27. The gang reportedly opened fire at the airport and consequently the Frontier Corps (FC) retaliated. In the ensuing encounter two armed men were injured. FC personnel also arrested six persons from the area and recovered four sub-machineguns from their possession. No damage to the airport or any installation was caused, official sources said.
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July - 2 
Four unidentified persons––suspected members of an armed religious outfit whose name has yet not been announced––were killed in an encounter with Shahdara town police at Kala Khatai Road near Haji Kot, on July 2. Those slain were travelling in a car from Kala Khatai Road near Haji Kot and allegedly
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Four unidentified persons––suspected members of an armed religious outfit whose name has yet not been announced––were killed in an encounter with Shahdara town police at Kala Khatai Road near Haji Kot, on July 2. Those slain were travelling in a car from Kala Khatai Road near Haji Kot and allegedly opened fire at police force, who tried to stop the vehicle. The police recovered two hand-grenades, two AK-47 rifles, a pistol and some ammunition from the vehicle.
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July - 2 
Media reports also alleged that the encounter was stage-managed by the police who forced the suspects, allegedly brought to the place in another police vehicle, to sit in the car and then fired at them. The report further added that although the suspects were alleged to have opened fire at the polic
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Media reports also alleged that the encounter was stage-managed by the police who forced the suspects, allegedly brought to the place in another police vehicle, to sit in the car and then fired at them. The report further added that although the suspects were alleged to have opened fire at the police with AK-47 rifles, none of the bullets hit any part of the police vehicle or any official.
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July - 2 
Police on July 2 said they had arrested 12 suspected terrorists allegedly planning attacks on religious places in Rawalpindi. The police also seized a huge quantity of weapons, including nine AKs, eight 222 riffles, a 8mm rifle, four grenades, three detonators, a light machine gun, a rocket launcher
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Police on July 2 said they had arrested 12 suspected terrorists allegedly planning attacks on religious places in Rawalpindi. The police also seized a huge quantity of weapons, including nine AKs, eight 222 riffles, a 8mm rifle, four grenades, three detonators, a light machine gun, a rocket launcher, 10 rocket launcher shells, 2200 cartridges, including 560 bullets of LMG, and 15 boosters. At a press conference in Rawalpindi on July 3, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Syed Murvat Shah said the arrested terrorists are suspected cadres of the Sipah-i-Sihaba Pakistan (SSP), a proscribed Sunni group. He also said the police had yet not ascertained whether they had any links with the Al-Qaeda. Meanwhile, the SSP said police had intensified raids to arrest other members of the group who had managed to escape.
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July - 20 
Jhang police announced on July 20 that they had arrested four terrorists belonging to the proscribed Sunni group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ). A press release issued by the Jhang police stated that Muhammad Nadeem, Sajjad Hussain, Irshad Mahdi and Shahzad were arrested before they could execute their pla
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Jhang police announced on July 20 that they had arrested four terrorists belonging to the proscribed Sunni group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ). A press release issued by the Jhang police stated that Muhammad Nadeem, Sajjad Hussain, Irshad Mahdi and Shahzad were arrested before they could execute their plan to kill a police officer and an activist of their opponent group. Police also reportedly recovered a motorcycle, .222-bore rifle with 15 bullets and a 30 bore pistol with 30 rounds. According to official sources, the group leader Nadeem Jhangvi is a front ranking terrorist reportedly involved in the killing of many police officers.
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July - 22 
Vehari police on July 22 arrested four terrorists of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) Sunni group in connection with the October 28, 2001-Bahawalpur church attack. As reported earlier, a police personnel and 17 Christians, including five children, were killed and nine others injured when six u
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Vehari police on July 22 arrested four terrorists of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) Sunni group in connection with the October 28, 2001-Bahawalpur church attack. As reported earlier, a police personnel and 17 Christians, including five children, were killed and nine others injured when six unidentified gunmen opened indiscriminate fire on a church in Model Town, Bahawalpur. The police have recovered from them four Kalashnikovs, eight magazines and 200 bullets. The arrested terrorists reportedly disclosed they secured training from Afghanistan. According to a media report, the arrested terrorists were part of an 18-member group, which carried out the attack.
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August - 9 
Three women and a terrorist were killed and 24 persons injured as terrorists attacked the John C. Heinrich Memorial chapel in the Mission Hospital at Taxila on August 9. According to media reports, it was unclear thus far whether the terrorist was shot by his accomplices or died from a shrapnel inju
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Three women and a terrorist were killed and 24 persons injured as terrorists attacked the John C. Heinrich Memorial chapel in the Mission Hospital at Taxila on August 9. According to media reports, it was unclear thus far whether the terrorist was shot by his accomplices or died from a shrapnel injury. The police have recovered a hand grenade from his body. The three women killed were staff nurses at the Mission Hospital. According to eyewitness accounts, there were approximately 200 hospital staff participating in the service when the terrorists attacked the chapel. The other two terrorists of the group managed to escape from the incident site. The hospital, which is supported by the Presbyterian Church USA and the Presbyterian Church of Pakistan, was founded in 1922 and treats mostly poor Muslim patients. Preliminary police reports indicated that the Taxila attack was linked to the August 5 terrorist attack on a Christian missionary school in Muree in which six persons were killed and four others injured. Police sources indicated that the Taxila assailants were linked to the Murree incident as the attacker who died was wearing clothing similar to that of the terrorists who carried out the Muree attack.
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August - 16 
According to media reports, a suspected terrorist belonging to the proscribed Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) was killed and another injured while they were reportedly assembling a bomb at a madrassa (seminary) in Sahiwal district, on August 16. Additional explosives were also recovered from the incident-sit
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According to media reports, a suspected terrorist belonging to the proscribed Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) was killed and another injured while they were reportedly assembling a bomb at a madrassa (seminary) in Sahiwal district, on August 16. Additional explosives were also recovered from the incident-site.
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August - 22 
Two front-ranking terrorists of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), a proscribed Sunni group, carrying collective head money of Rupees 0.6 million were arrested from their hideout near Chak in Vehari, on August 22. Close associates of slain LeJ chief Riaz Basra, the arrested terrorists were reportedly involved
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Two front-ranking terrorists of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), a proscribed Sunni group, carrying collective head money of Rupees 0.6 million were arrested from their hideout near Chak in Vehari, on August 22. Close associates of slain LeJ chief Riaz Basra, the arrested terrorists were reportedly involved in several cases of murder, dacoity and vehicle snatching. Police sources said that after interrogation, they recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition from the hideout. Both terrorists were allegedly involved in several sectarian incidents in Punjab province, including in the April 2002-Bhakkar incident in which 17 Shias were killed, the Bahawalpur church -attack where a police personnel and 17 Christians, including five children, were killed on October 28, 2001.
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September - 8 
Four terrorists of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), a Sunni group, were killed in the Kehror Pucca area of Lodhran district during an encounter with police, on September 8. According to a press note, police personnel were headed for Adda Zakira to make some recoveries based on disclosures mad
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Four terrorists of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), a Sunni group, were killed in the Kehror Pucca area of Lodhran district during an encounter with police, on September 8. According to a press note, police personnel were headed for Adda Zakira to make some recoveries based on disclosures made by accompanying LeJ terrorists Muhammad Akram and Muhammad Wasim. The two accused were reportedly arrested in the third week of August 2002 from Vehari district. The press note further claimed that, when the Kehror Pucca police team was near Pul Rinf Jadah, two unidentified assailants attacked them and managed to free the accused. In the ensuing encounter, four persons, including the two accompanying terrorists, were killed. However, a LeJ terrorist managed to escape. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from the encounter-site.
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September - 26 
According to a media report, police in Naushera Virkan, in Gujranwala, seized a large quantity of illicit arms, on September 26. Four persons were arrested in connection with the seizure.
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According to a media report, police in Naushera Virkan, in Gujranwala, seized a large quantity of illicit arms, on September 26. Four persons were arrested in connection with the seizure.
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September - 26 
An attempt to blow-up the Township Police Station in Lahore was foiled on September 26 when a 20-kg bomb was defused 14 minutes before it was timed to explode. Unnamed police officers indicated that local supporters of the Al Qaeda and the Taliban might have planted the bomb.
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An attempt to blow-up the Township Police Station in Lahore was foiled on September 26 when a 20-kg bomb was defused 14 minutes before it was timed to explode. Unnamed police officers indicated that local supporters of the Al Qaeda and the Taliban might have planted the bomb.
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September - 29 
Two front-ranking Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) terrorists reportedly killed themselves to avoid arrest, while a third managed to escape after an 18-hour-long encounter with Jhang police near Jamiabad, on September 29. Zafar Iqbal, one of the dead terrorists, was involved in the Bahawalpur-church massacre
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Two front-ranking Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) terrorists reportedly killed themselves to avoid arrest, while a third managed to escape after an 18-hour-long encounter with Jhang police near Jamiabad, on September 29. Zafar Iqbal, one of the dead terrorists, was involved in the Bahawalpur-church massacre of October 28, 2001, in which a police personnel and 17 Christians, including five children, were killed. He was also involved in many other sectarian and terrorist incidents. According to official sources, the special anti-terrorist squad of Jhang police, on a tip-off commenced operations against the three terrorists, on September 28 afternoon. While Zafar Iqbal was arrested, the others escaped. Later his accomplices fired at the police personnel and took Zafar along with them and hid in a sugarcane field. In continued search operations on September 29, police traced the terrorists and, while attempting to evade arrest, Zafar Iqbal and Irfan reportedly shot themselves dead. A search of the car they had abandoned yielded some arms and ammunition.
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November - 1 
Police in Jhang reportedly arrested six terrorists of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) Sunni organization, on November 1, for alleged involvement in terrorist activities. This was stated by Jhang district police officer (DPO) Tariq Masood Yasin at a press conference. The DPO said the special a
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Police in Jhang reportedly arrested six terrorists of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) Sunni organization, on November 1, for alleged involvement in terrorist activities. This was stated by Jhang district police officer (DPO) Tariq Masood Yasin at a press conference. The DPO said the special anti-terrorism unit of Jhang police received information that an LeJ terrorist, Raza Kandrana, resident of Bela Kandrana, had returned after attending the Raiwind Tableeghi congregation. He said Raza was a companion of Zafar Iqbal alias Bala and Irfan, who were killed in an encounter with Jhang police on September 28 while he (Raza) had managed to escape. During initial interrogation, the DPO claimed, Raza told them that his group had its permanent hideout in Shah Murad village from where they carried out their operations. Some arms and ammunition were also recovered from these terrorists.
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December - 19 
According to a media report, police in Multan arrested nine terrorists from a home on December 19. The arrested terrorists are allegedly involved in planning suicide attacks in Karachi. An unspecified quantity of automatic weapons was also seized from the incident-site.
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According to a media report, police in Multan arrested nine terrorists from a home on December 19. The arrested terrorists are allegedly involved in planning suicide attacks in Karachi. An unspecified quantity of automatic weapons was also seized from the incident-site.
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