RAWALPINDI: At least 45 suspects were arrested in Rawalpindi and Islamabad on Thursday as security forces began Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad across the country. Pakistan Army, Rangers and police conducted joint operations in Westridge, DhokeHassu and Bakery Chowk area of Cantt early morning. House-to-house searches were held in the operation and suspects belonging to FATA and Mohmand Agency were arrested. Security forces have also initiated operation in downtown and adjacent residential areas of the city. Pakistan Army launched Operation Radd-ul-Fasaad across the country on Wednesday to consolidate the gains of multiple counter-terror operations and further eliminate residue of the extremism. According to a statement issued by media cell of the military, operation aims at indiscriminately eliminating terrorism, consolidating gains of operations made thus far and further ensuring security of the borders.