Sindh Interior Minister Zia-ul-Hasan Linjar has said that three militants including a woman involved in the attack on Chinese citizens near Karachi Airport have been arrested.
In a press conference in Karachi on Monday, the Provincial Interior Minister said that two Chinese citizens were killed in a suicide attack at Karachi Airport on October 6, after which the chassis and number plate of a vehicle were found at the scene. Assailant Shah Fahad was identified through fingerprints.
Zia Linjar said that the vehicle used in the attack was purchased from Karachi while the payment was made through a private bank in the Hub region of Balochistan.
He further said that the mastermind of the airport attack, Javed, and three accused, including a woman, were arrested.
The mastermind and the female facilitator were arrested from RCD highway, while the accused Javed alias Sami was the mastermind of the airport attack. The arrested woman was brought by the accused from Hub to Karachi and she was made to sit in the car so that no one suspects.
He added that the attacker’s facilitators Farhan and Muhammad Saeed were with the rickshaw driver, while Saeed Ali and the bank employee Bilal were also involved in the facilitation.
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The provincial minister said that other suspects involved in the attack including Danish, Gul Rehman and Bashir Zaid have not been arrested yet.
Sindh Interior Minister said that the accused Javed had informed the attacker Javed over the phone about the exit of the Chinese from inside the air.
On the other hand, progress has been made in the investigation of the suicide blast near Karachi Airport and the vehicle used in the attack has been identified.
On the night of October 6, there was an explosion at the signal of Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport, the echo of which was heard several kilometers away.
Initially, the local police called it an oil tanker explosion, but later it was ruled a suicide attack.
Two Chinese nationals were killed in this attack, while several Pakistanis, including a Chinese national and a woman, were injured.
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**Interview with Sindh Interior Minister Zia-ul-Hasan Linjar on Recent Arrests Related to Karachi Airport Attack**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Minister Linjar. Can you start by detailing the recent developments regarding the attack on the Chinese citizens near Karachi Airport?
**Minister Linjar:** Thank you for having me. As you mentioned, we have successfully arrested three militants involved in the tragic suicide attack that occurred on October 6. Among those arrested is a woman, which highlights the complex nature of these terror networks.
**Interviewer:** That’s significant news. Can you elaborate on how these individuals were apprehended?
**Minister Linjar:** Certainly. During our investigation, we identified specific details from the attack scene, including the chassis and number plate of the vehicle used. We were able to trace the vehicle back to Karachi, as the purchase was made there and the payment was processed via a private bank in the Hub region of Balochistan.
**Interviewer:** How did you identify the assailant in this case?
**Minister Linjar:** The assailant, identified as Shah Fahad, was linked to the crime through his fingerprints found at the scene. This evidence was pivotal in piecing together the events leading up to the attack.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned that the mastermind of the attack was apprehended alongside the female facilitator. Can you tell us more about their roles?
**Minister Linjar:** yes, the mastermind, who goes by the alias Javed, orchestrated this attack, while the female facilitator was responsible for transporting him to Karachi from Hub. She was strategically positioned in the vehicle to avoid suspicion. Their arrest occurred on the RCD highway, and they were in direct connection with the attackers.
**Interviewer:** What message does this send regarding the authorities’ efforts to combat terrorism in the region?
**Minister Linjar:** This operation demonstrates our commitment to countering terrorism and ensuring the safety of all citizens, particularly foreign nationals who work in our country. We will continue to pursue those behind these heinous acts and dismantle their networks.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Minister Linjar, for shedding light on this critical issue. We appreciate your time and efforts in keeping the public informed.
**Minister Linjar:** Thank you for having me. Together, we can work towards a safer future for everyone.
