Pakistan's Counter-Terrorism Department has successfully apprehended two individuals identified as ISIS-trained suicide bombers, Daryo’s correspondent in Afghanistan reported. The capture took place in Peshawar, and officials from the Counter-Terrorism Department disclosed the details during a press conference.
As per the department's spokesperson, the two suspects had undergone training in Afghanistan's Paktia province, a known hotspot for terrorist activities. The captured individuals were allegedly planning to carry out suicide attacks targeting prominent political figures in Pakistan.
The intended targets were revealed to be Fazlur Rahman, the leader of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Party of Pakistan, and Aimal Wali Khan, the leader of the Awami National Party. Both leaders are prominent figures in Pakistani politics, and any attack on them could have had severe repercussions.
The Counter-Terrorism Department did not provide specific details regarding the planned attacks but emphasized the importance of intelligence and collaboration in preventing such incidents.
The authorities are currently conducting thorough investigations to uncover any potential connections these individuals may have had with other terrorist networks and to determine the full extent of their plans. The capture of these two ISIS-trained suicide bombers underscores the ongoing threat posed by extremist elements in the region and the need for continued vigilance and coordinated efforts to ensure the safety and security of the public.
Why Individuals Become Suicide Bombers
The phenomenon of individuals willingly becoming suicide bombers raises questions about the motivations behind such acts. Beyond promises of paradise, it appears there is little personal gain for those who undertake these deadly missions, while the organizations that send them claim the glory. Research suggests several common threads in the profiles of suicide bombers.
Studies indicate that attackers are often recruited in prison and that they tend to be more educated and come from wealthier backgrounds than the general population. However, systematic data on this matter is challenging to obtain, and much about the motivations of suicide bombers remains obscure.
Among ISIS volunteers, the decision to become a suicide bomber is reportedly driven less by individual factors such as education, religiosity, and unemployment, and more by socialization. Individuals with family or friends who were also suicide bombers were significantly more likely to sign up for terminal missions themselves.
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