FIA foils human smuggling bid at Karachi Airport
KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) successfully thwarted a human smuggling attempt at Karachi airport on Friday, apprehending four individuals linked to an Indian agent…
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Four suspects were identified as Haseeb Ahmed, Qaiser Ahmed, Usman Ali, and the FIA’s representative Abdul Shakoor.
- Crucial evidence recovered from smuggler Abdul Shakoor‘s mobile phone revealed his connection to Indian agent Gautam Sharma…*
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The detainees hailed from Faisalabad, Chiniot, Gujranwala, and Nankana Sahib. During interrogation, the passengers disclosed that they had struck a deal with Abdul Shakoor for Rs. 1.4 million each…*
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The apprehended individuals have been handed over to the FIA’s Anti-Human Trafficking Cell in Karachi for further investigation.*
- Separately, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed authorities to take stringent action against human traffickers within a week…*
Background and Details of Case:
The prime minister emphasized the need for more effective prosecution process against human traffickers. He questioned why disciplinary actions had not been taken against government officials who facilitate people involved in such illegal activities.
- During a review meeting, he scrutinized Mushtaq Sukhera’s report compiled after the tragic Greece boat capsizing incident…*
Conclusion:
The FIA has taken decisive action against human trafficking in Karachi airport by apprehending four individuals involved in a smuggling attempt.
