Lahore, May 29 — In a stark reminder of the ongoing threat posed by militant outfits, Punjab Police has revealed that it successfully thwarted 31 terrorist attacks planned by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) over the past 18 months, neutralizing 43 terrorists during various intelligence-based operations across the province.
The data was shared in an internal security briefing held this week, outlining the scale and frequency of planned TTP activity and the counter-measures taken by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD). Officials confirmed that the foiled attacks were aimed at law enforcement offices, security checkpoints, and civilian targets, including places of worship and public gatherings.
“These were not small threats. These were well-organized attempts to destabilize the province and spread fear,” said a senior police officer familiar with the operations. “We have acted on actionable intelligence and moved quickly every time.”
The CTD, which leads counterterrorism operations in Punjab, has been at the forefront of tracking sleeper cells and monitoring suspected networks operating under various aliases. Sources said that several of the intercepted plots involved suicide bombers and high-grade explosives, many of which were recovered before detonation.
One of the biggest accomplishments highlighted was a multi-day operation in South Punjab early this year which resulted in seven suspects being arrested who were supporting a broader TTP network. Ongoing raids in Lahore, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Rawalpindi resulted in the recovery of a number of automatic weapons, explosives, and digital communication equipment which were used by the militants.
While officials noted that 43 militants were killed in gun battles, dozens more were also arrested, and are being charged or interrogated. “We are also eliminating their support base – logistics, funding, and recruitment,” an official added.
Experts say the consistent pressure applied by Punjab’s security apparatus has disrupted the TTP’s ability to carry out coordinated attacks in the province. However, they also caution that the threat remains far from over.
“Their presence is still scattered. The networks are adaptable and continue to exploit gaps where they can,” said a Lahore-based security analyst. “The real challenge now is sustaining this pressure and addressing the root causes that allow such groups to operate.”
Punjab’s police force has also ramped up intelligence sharing with federal and military agencies, aiming for faster coordination and joint field operations. Surveillance systems have been upgraded in several sensitive districts, while public awareness campaigns have urged citizens to report suspicious activity.
In the face of continued attempts to destabilize Pakistan’s largest province, the Punjab Police’s recent record signals a shift — one that shows increased preparedness, improved intelligence work, and a growing ability to act swiftly against threats before they reach the public.
