Category: Crime

NEW DELHI/KARACHI (Daily Hayat) — The Indian Coast Guard and the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad have seized an Iranian vessel in the Arabian Sea suspected of carrying a consignment of heroin and methamphetamine.

According to investigators, five Pakistani nationals found aboard the vessel were arrested during the operation. The drugs were allegedly to be transferred at sea to another vessel associated with Tamil Nadu before being moved inland.

Reports suggest the consignment was intended for distribution in Indian Punjab and other areas. A satellite communication device was also found on the vessel, which investigators believe may have been used to communicate with handlers at sea.

A Nigerian national has been linked by investigators to the suspected Pakistan-based trafficking network. He has not been reported as arrested, and the allegations against him have not been established in court.

The vessel, its crew and the seized drugs were taken to Mumbai for further investigation and legal proceedings. Authorities say the investigation is continuing to establish the roles of the suspects and trace the wider network.

LAHORE (Daily Hayat) — The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab has arrested seven suspected militants linked to defunct organisations during 27 intelligence-based operations (IBOs) across the province.

According to a department spokesperson, those arrested include Zahid Khan (TTP), Abdullah Khan (TTP/LeJ), M Nauman (TTP), M Akram, M Siddiq Khan, M Ahsan and M Shoaib (TTP).

Five cases were registered against the accused. Recoveries included 810 grams of explosives, 19 feet of safety fuse wire, six detonators, Rs65,290 in cash, a pistol, bullets, carbon paper and proscribed literature.

The spokesperson said the CTD also conducted 461 operations with local police during the week, checking 21,436 persons, arresting 55 suspects and registering 50 cases.

Officials said counter-terrorism operations will continue and appealed to the public to report suspicious activity.

LAHORE (Daily Hayat) — Crime Control Department (CCD) Inspector Javed Iqbal and Constable Tauseef have been arrested on charges of allegedly kidnapping a youth for ransom.

According to officials, the suspects were arrested while attempting to collect the ransom amount. Weapons were seized from the accused during the operation.

A case has been registered against the arrested officials and their associates. Officials said interrogation is underway and further recoveries are expected as the investigation progresses.

The alleged involvement of serving officers in such a serious offence has raised serious concerns about the misuse of police authority and internal accountability mechanisms. Officials said strict departmental action will follow once the inquiry is complete.

Police maintain that no one involved in breaking the law will be spared, regardless of their position or department.

LAHORE (Daily Hayat) — The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) Lahore Circle has raided an alleged illegal call centre operating under the name “SK Trading”, arresting 110 suspects, officials said.

According to the agency, 99 of those held are Pakistani nationals while 11 are foreign nationals — nine men and two women. During the raid, officials seized 109 computer CPUs, 212 mobile phones, vehicles and funds suspected to be proceeds of the alleged fraud.

The NCCIA alleges the group targeted domestic and international victims with fraudulent investment schemes run through Telegram and WhatsApp. Officials said the alleged head of the operation tried to flee but was later arrested at a separate location.

The bust comes amid a wider crackdown on scam compounds in Cambodia, raising questions among observers about whether transnational fraud networks are relocating their operations. The NCCIA has said it will not allow Pakistan to be used as a safe haven for such setups.

A case has been registered and investigations are underway. The agency said further disclosures are expected as the inquiry proceeds.