- Two suspects linked to the banned SLA were arrested in a joint CTD Sindh and intelligence operation in Karachi.
- A ready-to-use IED and a hand grenade were recovered from them, according to the CTD.
- Officials say the pair had surveyed key police and Rangers buildings.
- Two separate cases have been registered at the CTD police station.
Two men affiliated with a banned organisation have been arrested in Karachi in a joint operation by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Sindh and a federal intelligence agency. According to the CTD, they were planning to attack law enforcement agencies and their personnel.
Security forces recovered a ready-to-use improvised explosive device (IED) and a hand grenade from the suspects.
Who was arrested
The CTD Sindh identified the arrested men as Madad Ali, who is also known as Ali, and Junaid Ali Abbasi. Both are said to belong to the outlawed Sindhudesh Liberation Army (SLA).
According to the department, the two were in constant contact with Darya Khan, described as a commander of the SLA.
What was recovered
Security forces found a ready-to-use IED and a hand grenade in the possession of the suspects. A CTD spokesperson said the items were recovered during the operation.
No further details about the size or type of the explosive device were provided.
Alleged plan and training
The CTD spokesperson stated that the suspects intended to target law enforcement agencies and their personnel. The spokesperson added that the banned organisation had provided them with military training and explosive materials.
According to the CTD, the men had come to Karachi on the instructions of commander Darya Khan. They had already completed a reconnaissance, or recce, of key police and Rangers buildings in the city.
These details are the CTD's account of events. The suspects are accused of the alleged plot, and the claims are yet to be tested in court.
Legal action
Two separate cases have been registered against the two suspects at the CTD police station. No information has been shared on the specific charges or on court proceedings.
Two separate cases have been registered against the suspects at the CTD police station. The reports do not say what further legal steps are planned.
Questions and answers
Who are the two men arrested in Karachi?
The CTD Sindh identified them as Madad Ali, alias Ali, and Junaid Ali Abbasi. They are said to be affiliated with the banned Sindhudesh Liberation Army.
What was recovered from the suspects?
Security forces recovered a ready-to-use improvised explosive device (IED) and a hand grenade.
What were the suspects allegedly planning?
According to a CTD spokesperson, they planned to attack law enforcement agencies and their personnel. They had allegedly already surveyed key police and Rangers buildings in Karachi.
