Security agencies have arrested a highly wanted militant linked to major terror incidents in Bajaur during an intelligence-based operation in Karachi, officials confirmed.
According to security sources, the arrested militant was the mastermind behind the deadly attack targeting the Assistant Commissioner of Bajaur and was also involved in the torching of heavy machinery belonging to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minerals Department. Both incidents were part of a broader campaign aimed at disrupting state authority and development activity in the merged districts.
The suspect had been evading arrest by relocating to Karachi, where he went into hiding under the guise of a street vendor selling peanuts. Despite adopting a low-profile cover, intelligence officials said he remained in contact with extremist networks and continued coordinating with militant operating across different regions.
Sources revealed that the militant had been on the radar of law enforcement agencies for an extended period and was named in multiple anti-terrorism cases registered in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. His arrest followed sustained surveillance and technical tracking, leading to a targeted operation that concluded without resistance.
Investigators believe the suspect played a central role in planning and facilitating attacks designed to intimidate government officials and sabotage development initiatives, particularly in sensitive tribal areas. His activities were part of a wider militant strategy to undermine governance, deter administrative presence, and create instability.
Security officials described the arrest as a significant breakthrough, noting that it could lead to further arrests as authorities work to dismantle the broader network linked to him. Interrogation of the suspect is ongoing, with investigators focusing on his local facilitators, funding channels, and cross-regional connections.
Law enforcement agencies reiterated their commitment to pursuing militants wherever they attempt to hide, stressing that urban centers will not be allowed to become safe havens for those involved in terrorism and sabotage against the state.
