Times of Islamabad

Major breakthrough in Chinese consulate terror attack, Main facilitator arrested from UAE

Major breakthrough in Chinese consulate terror attack, Main facilitator arrested from UAE

KARACHI – Major breakthrough has been reported in the Chinese Consulateterror attack in Karachi.

As per the media report, the main facilitator of the attack on the Chineseconsulate in Karachi has been arrested from Sharjah.

DIG CTD Abdullah Sheikh said the facilitator was present in Karachi at thetime of the attack. According to the police official, the facilitator hadreceived Rs0.9 million for the attack which he distributed to the attackers.

Sheikh added that the facilitator has connections in foreign countries andwas arrested on CTD’s identification.

On November 23, security forces foiled an attack on the Chinese consulatelocated in the Clifton neighbourhood of Karachi. Security personnel killedthe attackers, recovering suicide jackets and ammunition.

Two policemen were martyred in the attack, while staff at the consulate wasunhurt.