Rangers arrest wanted militant in Karachi operation

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Rangers arrest wanted militant in Karachi

Pakistan Rangers conducted an operation in Shah Latif Town and arrested a wanted militant allegedly linked to the banned militant network known as Fitna al-Khawarij, according to an official statement issued on Friday.

The Rangers spokesperson said the suspect, identified as Javed Ali Khan alias Swati, originally belongs to Swat and was wanted by the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Swat in connection with multiple terrorism-related cases. Authorities claimed that he joined the Fazlullah group in 2007 and was allegedly involved in several violent activities in the region.

According to the statement, the suspect was accused of taking part in attacks on schools and a police checkpost in areas of Swat using improvised explosive devices (IEDs). He was also allegedly involved in an attack on Matta police station, during which government weapons were looted and the building was set on fire.

Officials stated that during military operations in 2008, the suspect went into hiding in Mingora before reportedly fleeing abroad. Investigators believe he returned to Pakistan in 2022 and resumed involvement in militant activities.

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The Rangers further alleged that the suspect was linked to an attack that resulted in the deaths of three civilians and injuries to two others. Following security operations in Swat, he reportedly moved to Karachi to evade law enforcement agencies.

Authorities said the militant was attempting to reorganize networks and facilitate future activities while remaining hidden in the city. Acting on intelligence-based information, Rangers personnel carried out the operation and successfully detained him.

After the arrest, the suspect was handed over to CTD Swat for further legal proceedings and investigation. Security officials described the arrest as an important step in ongoing efforts to combat militancy and strengthen law enforcement coordination across different regions of the country.