An injured terror suspect arrested in connection with the attack on a Pakistan Rangers Sindh camp has made a series of claims during interrogation, alleging links between the banned militant group Jamaat-ul-Ahrar and support received from Afghanistan.
The suspect, identified as Usman Ali, claimed he had entered Pakistan from Jalalabad, Afghanistan, along with three accomplices — Abdul Hadi, Janan and Umar Farooq. He alleged that Abdul Hadi was killed during the attack, while Janan threw an explosive device at the Rangers camp.
According to the suspect, the group entered Pakistan seven days before the attack and stayed in an under-construction building. He further claimed that the weapons used in the attack had been brought from Waziristan by Abdul Hadi, who was familiar with the area from previous visits.
The suspect also alleged that he was affiliated with the banned militant outfit Jamaat-ul-Ahrar and had received training in Afghanistan, including the preparation of suicide jackets. He claimed that all logistical arrangements for the operation had been made before their arrival in Karachi.
Meanwhile, security experts said the incident reinforces Pakistan’s long-standing concerns that Afghan territory is being used by militant groups to plan and facilitate attacks inside Pakistan. They noted that Pakistan has previously presented what it describes as evidence of cross-border terrorism to the Afghan authorities.
Note: The above claims are based on the suspect’s alleged confession and statements attributed to security officials. They have not been independently verified.
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