Karachi — Rangers and Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel foiled a major terror attack plan in Karachi on February 17, 2026, arresting three facilitators linked to the banned Fitna Al Hindustan group during a joint intelligence-based operation in Chakra Goth, Korangi.
The suspects — Yasir Arfat, Khuda Bakhsh, and Zahid Hussain alias Barkzai — were taken into custody after a raid based on specific intelligence inputs.
Key Highlights
- 3 Fitna Al Hindustan facilitators arrested in Korangi.
- Recoveries: 5 kg explosives, 10-metre primacord, 3 detonators, 1 kg ball bearings.
- 250 extremist books and a laptop seized.
- Suspects accused of radicalising students and distributing banned material.
- Explosives hidden in sensitive Karachi locations for planned attacks.
- Suspects handed over to police for investigation.
Authorities recovered five kilograms of explosives, a 10-metre primacord, three detonators, and one kilogram of ball bearings from the suspects. Additionally, 250 books containing extremist literature and a laptop were seized as evidence.
The Rangers spokesperson said the arrested individuals were involved in radicalising students to join banned organisations and distributing prohibited material. They had concealed explosive materials at various sensitive locations in the city to execute attacks.
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All recovered items have been taken into custody for forensic examination. The suspects have been handed over to police for further investigation and legal proceedings under anti-terrorism laws.
The operation highlights the continued vigilance of security forces in dismantling facilitation networks and preventing terrorist activities in urban centres. Authorities are pursuing all leads to trace potential networks and prevent future threats.
This successful action reinforces Pakistan’s resolve to counter hybrid warfare and protect public safety in Karachi and across the country. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.
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