Sindh Rangers, CTD arrest most-wanted SRA terrorist Abdul Jabbar Sarki

A most-wanted terrorist affiliated with the banned Sindhudesh Revolutionary Army (SRA) was arrested during a joint intelligence-based operation conducted by the Sindh Rangers and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) on Monday, officials said, adding that weapons and explosive material were recovered from his possession.

The suspect, identified as Abdul Jabbar Sarki, son of Ghulam Rasool, was arrested at the Rangers check post near Raees Goth on Hub River Road while travelling from Quetta to Karachi, according to an official statement. Authorities said detonators, ball bearings, weapons, and explosive material were seized during the operation.

Officials said the arrested militant was allegedly planning terrorist activities at sensitive locations in Karachi in coordination with other associates. Authorities added that he had remained in contact from abroad with SRA commander Sajjad Shah, who is accused of orchestrating various sabotage activities in Karachi and other parts of Sindh.

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According to investigators, Sarki joined Sajjad Shah’s group in 2020 and later became involved in militant activities linked to the banned organisation.

Police officials alleged that the suspect, along with an accomplice, carried out a grenade attack on a Rangers check post near the National Highway’s Manzil Pump in June 2020. The attack injured two passersby and partially damaged the Rangers post.

Authorities further claimed that the militant had also conducted reconnaissance of an Independence Day stall in Gulshan-e-Hadeed ahead of August 14 celebrations as part of a planned terrorist activity.

Officials said the suspect’s name is listed in the CTD Red Book as a highly wanted terrorist. The arrested militant, along with the recovered weapons and explosive material, has been handed over to CTD police for further legal proceedings.