Pakistan forms joint team to investigate suicide attack on Chinse Convoy near Karachi

Authorities in Pakistan’s Sindh province have set up a joint interrogation team (JIT) to investigate the suspects involved in the October suicide attack on a Chinese convoy near Karachi Airport.

The attack on October 6 killed two Chinese engineers and one Pakistani national, raising tensions between Pakistan and China. The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack, which targeted Chinese nationals and security personnel.

Following the attack, police registered a first information report (FIR) and named several BLA leaders as suspects.

The authorities began their investigation by arresting two key suspects during an intelligence-based operation earlier this month. These arrests were made at the CD Highway near Umar Goth Chowk in Karachi.

The arrested suspects are Muhammad Javed alias Sameer, the alleged mastermind of the bombing, and his accomplice Gul Nisa.

According to the Dawn News Agency on Saturday, the suspects were apprehended while riding a motorbike. The JIT, formed by the Sindh Home Department, will conduct a detailed investigation, with officials from multiple agencies including the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

These include the Federal Investigation Agency’s Counter-Terrorism Wing, Pakistan Rangers, Military Intelligence, Sindh Intelligence Bureau, and Karachi police. The team has been tasked with investigating the attack and submitting a report within 15 days.

The attack occurred near the Civil Aviation Authority guard room at Karachi Airport. According to the FIR, BLA leaders brainwashed the bomber into carrying out the suicide attack.

The investigation continues, with several key suspects, including BLA commanders Bashir Ahmed alias Bashir Zeb and Abdul Rehman alias Rehman Gul, named in the case.

Authorities are focusing on uncovering the details of the terrorist group’s involvement and its operations targeting Chinese interests in Pakistan.

The targeting of Chinese nationals in Pakistan has sparked concerns over the security of foreign workers involved in major projects.

The increasing attacks on security personnel and the rising insecurity in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including the recent escalation of violence against Chinese citizens, have caused growing uncertainty about the safety of mega projects in the region.

Pakistan’s government must strengthen its counterterrorism efforts to ensure the protection of both its citizens and foreign nationals working in critical infrastructure projects.

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