Security authorities have stepped up efforts to disrupt the supply chain used in the manufacture of improvised explosive devices (IEDs), holding an awareness session with traders in Jandola to reinforce restrictions on the sale and transportation of Sona urea fertilizer.
According to official sources, traders and shopkeepers were informed that Sona urea has previously been misused by terrorist groups in the fabrication of homemade explosive devices employed in attacks against security forces, civilians and public infrastructure. The participants were briefed on existing legal restrictions governing the purchase, sale and transportation of the fertilizer, as well as the consequences of violating these regulations.
Security officials urged traders to strictly comply with government directives, verify the identity and intent of purchasers where required under applicable regulations, avoid suspicious transactions and promptly report any unusual attempts to procure or transport fertilizer in violation of the law.
The initiative forms part of broader counterterrorism measures aimed at denying terrorist networks access to materials commonly exploited in the construction of IEDs. Security agencies have intensified efforts to dismantle logistical and support networks that enable terrorist groups to carry out attacks in South Waziristan and other sensitive regions.
Traders attending the session pledged to fully cooperate with law enforcement agencies, adhere to all regulatory requirements and play their role in preventing the misuse of commercial products for terrorist purposes. Security officials reiterated that public cooperation remains a key component of ongoing efforts to eliminate terrorist threats and maintain lasting peace and stability across the region.
