FIA arrests dual national Afghan entering Pakistan involved in anti state activities

FIA arrests dual national Afghan entering Pakistan involved in anti state activities

*PESHAWAR: *The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested a dual national – involved in anti-state activities and a banned outfit – while he was trying to enter Pakistan via the Torkham border crossing.

A statement issued by the investigation agency named the accused as Umar Dawood Khattak from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Karak district and said he was arrested while carrying an Afghan passport and identity card. He was arrested on August 21.

After verification, the FIA said, it was revealed that Khattak had made multiple trips to India and was involved in anti-Pakistan activities.

After the arrest, Khattak was moved to FIA’s Anti-Human Trafficking and Smuggling wing in Peshawar. Further investigation revealed that Khattak had also been placed on the exit control list (ECL) by law enforcement agencies (LEAs).