An injured terrorist, arrested following an attack on a Pakistan Rangers, Sindh camp in Karachi, has confessed to entering Pakistan from Afghanistan after receiving training there. The suspect admitted that the banned Jamaat-ul-Ahrar (JuA) planned and coordinated the operation from across the border, according to sources.
Suspect Identified and Key Details Revealed
During interrogation, the suspect identified himself as Usman Ali and stated he traveled from the Jalalabad region of Afghanistan with three associates: Abdul Hadi, Janan, and Umar Farooq. Usman claimed Abdul Hadi was killed during the operation, while Janan threw the bomb at the Rangers camp. The group crossed into Pakistan seven days before the attack and stayed with Abdul Hadi, whom he described as a resident of Bajaur. They were allegedly sheltered in an under-construction building before carrying out the assault.
Weapons and Training Details
Usman disclosed that the weapons used in the attack had been brought from Waziristan by Abdul Hadi, who was familiar with the area and had previously operated in Karachi. He told interrogators he was shot while attempting to flee during the security forces' retaliatory action. The suspect identified himself as a member of the banned JuA and claimed the group's commander based in Afghanistan was known as "Ahrar Maulvi Sahib." According to the suspect, they were trained to manufacture suicide vests themselves and received instruction from a trainer identified as Umar Qari.
Cross-Border Network and Logistical Planning
Usman claimed that all logistical arrangements for the Karachi operation had been finalized in Afghanistan before the group's arrival in Pakistan. Security analysts said the disclosures pointed to continued cross-border operational networks allegedly involving militants based in Afghanistan. They added that the interrogation supports Pakistan's longstanding position that militant groups continue to use Afghan territory to plan and facilitate attacks inside Pakistan.
Pakistan's Repeated Calls for Action
Pakistan has repeatedly shared what it described as credible evidence of cross-border terrorism with the interim Afghan Taliban authorities and has consistently urged Kabul to take effective action against militant groups operating from Afghan soil. The latest revelations underscore ongoing security challenges and the need for regional cooperation to counter terrorism.
