Armed Afghan militant arrested after infiltration attempt foiled in Upper Kurram

Security forces have thwarted an infiltration attempt from Afghanistan into Pakistan in Upper Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province by arresting an armed Afghan militant.

An armed member of a terrorist group attempting to infiltrate from Afghanistan has been arrested, while other members of the group were unable to cross the border, security officials announced. Sources identified the arrested Afghan militant as Qari Waqas, alias Qadus, believed to be from Spingarh, Afghanistan. During interrogation, the suspect stated that he was trying to enter Pakistan to join Khalija Kazim’s group. A search of the suspect revealed a submachine gun, four magazines and 88 rounds of ammunition, security officials said. A notebook containing information on the locations and methods of making various bombs was also seized. Further interrogation of Qari Waqas is underway to obtain information regarding his network and other possible accomplices.