Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) officials on Saturday arrested another suspected terrorist from Hyderabad who was involved in killing of 46 people in an attack on bus near Safoora Chowrangi. The CTD officials also conducted raids in other areas of Hyderabad and Nawabshah. On May 13, eight gunmen attacked a bus traveling in Safoora Chowrangi, killing at least 46 people. Most of the victims were members of the Ismaili community. Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah said security officials believed the al Qaida Indian sub-continent branch was behind the attack.
He confirmed four suspected terrorists have been arrested in connection with the attack. Significant progress has been made in the investigation of Safoora Chowrangi incident as it has been revealed that the group of arrested terrorists comprises of 40 individuals. According to investigating authorities, 13 suspects have escaped abroad however, there 23 companions are still present in Pakistan. The group has killed more than 150 people including police officials.
Investigating authorities have also stated that the culprits made their first criminal attempt in Lateefabad area and opened fire on the police. They have also said that the father of arrested suspect Saad Aziz is the owner of a private hotel in Karachi whereas all the detained culprits got training at various times to conduct such terror activities.