Summary Robberies, extortion, kidnapping for ransom, drug dealings and donations are prime sources of funds.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Rangers on Saturday arrested seven suspects including three terrorists while Karachi’s ongoing crimes become a prime source which continue to fund terrorists in the city. Robberies, extortion, kidnapping for ransom, drug dealings and donations are being viewed as the most significant sources for the terrorists’ funds.
According to the details, Rangers arrested three suspects including two terrorists during action in Maripur area. Speaking on the matter, the Rangers Spokesperson informed that the arrested terrorists Naimatullah and Shamraiz alias Chajha belong to the banned outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
According to the Rangers, the apprehended felons have admitted to robbing Rs. 75 lac from a private bank. A third arrested suspect Fawad alias Chota has been linked to gangwar.
All three apprehended suspects were involved several cases of extortion, robbery and street crimes. Ammunition has also been recovered from the suspects.
Meanwhile Rangers also arrested 4 other suspects, including a terrorist and target killers, during raids in Lines area, Nisar Colony and Maleer. Firearms were also recovered from the suspects.
According to the Rangers Spokesperson, interrogation of the apprehended perpetrators is underway.
Speaking on the situation of terrorists in the city, officials of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) have stated that sabotage is an expensive activity for which terrorists need millions of rupees, which was the reason why they commit crimes.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) has informed that money collected from bank robberies, extortion, kidnapping for ransom and other offences is employed in various terrorist activities.
However, police officials have stated that a heavy blow has been inflicted upon the terrorists during the Karachi operation. Authorities have also stated that they have information that funds are also being collected as donations, on which further investigation is underway.
