The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Wednesday said it had arrested four suspects, including officials of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), from Karachi for their alleged involvement in making false documents for Afghan nationals.
In a press release, the agency identified the suspects as NADRA Assistant Director Imamul Haq, NADRA Deputy Assistant Director Fayyaz Ahmed, watchman Junaid Ahmed, and private agent Muhammad Umar Shah. It said law enforcement agencies had seized important records and other evidence as part of the operation, adding the scope of the investigation had been expanded.
“Further significant revelations and arrests are expected during the investigation, and all facilitators and key figures linked to this network will be brought to justice,” it said.
Citing preliminary investigations, the release said they showed the suspects were involved in facilitating the issuance of fake identity documents to Afghan citizens, altering records and other illegal activities. “Initial evidence points to links between this network and terrorist elements, a matter that is currently under further investigation,” it added.
The FIA statement follows the Human Rights of Commission raising concerns over the “disappearance” of one of the suspects, Fayyaz Ahmed, who is the son of HRCP Council member Sohail Sangi.