FIA arrests human rights activist Sarim Burney from Karachi

Burney nabbed for his alleged involvement in serious offenses, including human trafficking

KARACHI:

Federal Investigation Agency's (FIA) Anti-Human Trafficking Team arrested human rights activist Sarim Burney from Karachi on Wednesday.

Sources reported that Burney was wanted by the FIA for his alleged involvement in serious offenses, including human trafficking.

The FIA had been surveilling Burney's activities for some time before his arrest.

Burney was reportedly taken into custody immediately upon his arrival at Karachi Airport from the United States (US).

A legal team has arrived at the FIA office to meet Burney.