The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Intelligence Wing has arrested an important operative of the banned outfit “Fitna Al-Khawarij” near the Taj Complex in Karachi.

The suspect, identified as Khalil-ur-Rehman, was reportedly carrying weapons at the time of arrest, according to CTD in-charge Raja Umar Khattab.

Officials revealed that the suspect is affiliated with the Noor Wali Allah group and has received terrorist training in Afghanistan.

In December last year, he filmed videos of Mazar-e-Quaid and various locations across Karachi, which he later sent to Afghanistan. He then shared them on social media, threatening, “We are in Karachi.”

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CTD further disclosed that the suspect had also circulated a slip of paper with “Karachi Coming Soon” written on it. Additionally, he was found involved in wall chalking for the banned outfit in Karachi’s Defence area.

According to Raja Umar Khattab, the arrest was made based on intelligence reports, technical evidence, and CCTV footage. CTD stated that investigations are ongoing, and further arrests of the suspect’s accomplices are likely.