KARACHI:
The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD), in collaboration with the Federal Intelligence Agency (FIA), has busted a major network of India’s intelligence agency RAW. Officials revealed that the network was behind the target killing of a social worker, Abdul Rehman, who was shot dead in Badin district on May 18, 2025. Six suspects have also confessed to planning multiple terrorist attacks in Karachi.
Additional IGP CTD Azad Khan, accompanied by DIG CTD Ghulam Azfar Mahesar and SSP CTD Irfan Ali Bahadur, briefed the media on the breakthrough during a press conference at the Central Police Office on Saturday.
Azad Khan said Abdul Rehman, 45, was known for his welfare activities in Badin. He was gunned down near Matli police station jurisdiction, and killers fled the scene. Soon after, Indian media celebrated the murder of Abdul Rehman. A case was registered at Matli police station, and later transferred to CTD Karachi due to its sensitive nature and RAW’s direct involvement.
During the investigation, CTD reviewed CCTV footage and eyewitness accounts, leading to the arrest of two suspects. Weapons and a motorbike used in the attack were also seized.
Officials disclosed that RAW had set up a safe house in Karachi for its operatives. The murder was orchestrated abroad by RAW agent Sanjay Sanjeev Kumar alias ‘Fauji’, who is based in a Gulf country.
Kumar recruited Salman and Arsalan, originally from Sheikhupura but working in Gulf states, to form a local cell. They established a gang comprising Muhammad Umair, Sajjad, Ubaid, and Shakeel, with Umair acting as commander.
RAW financed the operation with substantial funds routed through banking channels and other means, which were traced by investigators. A separate case of the Anti-Terrorism Act related to terror financing was also registered.
In a joint operation, CTD Sindh and federal agencies arrested six suspects – Umair Asghar, Sajjad, Ubaid, Shakeel, Arsalan, and Talha Umair. Authorities recovered two pistols (including an M9), a 30-bore pistol, a motorbike, and several mobile phones.
Officials confirmed that efforts are underway to apprehend remaining operatives and facilitators of the RAW-linked terror network.
