The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Sindh announced on Wednesday the arrest of two militants in Karachi, thwarting a planned terrorist attack during the Eid Al-Adha festival. The operation led to the apprehension of Allah Dino, son of Ghulam Muhammad, and Faraz Ahmed Soomro, son of Bashir Ahmed, both affiliated with the separatist Sindhudesh Revolutionary Army (SRA).
Arrests and Recovered Explosives
According to a CTD press release, Allah Dino was arrested at the Hub River Road bus terminal in Karachi's Yousuf Goth area. He was allegedly transporting explosive materials from Gwadar to Karachi by bus, acting on orders from his organization to carry out terrorist activities during Eid Al-Adha. The CTD recovered 10 explosive devices, explosive materials, two non-electric detonators, and eight meters of safety fuse from his possession.
A case has been registered against Dino under Sections 4 and 5 of the Explosive Substances Act 1908 and Section 7 of the Anti-Terrorism Act 1997.
Second Suspect Linked to 2022 Attack on Chinese Nationals
Faraz Ahmed Soomro was arrested in Karachi's District East. The CTD revealed that Soomro, along with three accomplices—Waqar Khushk, Nabeel Ahmed Gabol, and Wazir Ali Khushk—attacked a dental clinic in Karachi in September 2022, targeting Chinese nationals. The attack resulted in the death of Ronald Raimond Chow, an assistant to Dr. Richard Hu. Dr. Hu and his wife, both Chinese-Pakistani dual nationals, were injured in the incident.
While the other accused had been arrested earlier, Soomro had been hiding at an undisclosed location and was declared a proclaimed offender. A case against him was registered under Section 23 (1-A) of the Sindh Arms Act 2013, and a pistol with five rounds was recovered from his possession.
Ongoing Investigations
The CTD stated that interrogation of the suspects is underway, with further revelations anticipated. Joint teams of the CTD and federal intelligence agencies have been formed to arrest the suspects' accomplices and target killers. Raids are being conducted to apprehend facilitators and other network members, with officials expecting a major breakthrough soon.
