Counterterrorism cell

ISLAMABAD, Feb 23: A counterterrorism cell has been established within the Crime Investigation Department (CID) on the directives of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to gather intelligence about the militant groups and their future plans, sources told on Wednesday. IGP Wajid Ali Durrani, when contacted, confirmed that the cell was established within the capital police to counter terrorism with effective manners. The sources said that Deputy Superintendent of Police Sardar Mustafa was appointed as in charge of the cell while Inspector Raja Rahat, who was an official of Intelligence Bureau (IB) and on deputation in the capital police, was made his assistant. Besides, two sub-inspectors were also appointed in the cell along with over a dozen other police officials from the ranks of assistant sub-inspector to the constable. The cell has been established to gather information regarding militant groups and their members along with their future plan more effectively and independently. The cell will be responsible to collect details of threats being given by the terrorists and gather effective information to avert any eventuality. Moreover, the cell would also launch hunts for the terrorists who would enter into the capital with their nefarious designs or stay here for the terrorist activities.