our correspondent Thursday, January 10, 2013 From Print Edition New 0 0 0 [Five ‘TTP’ men held for Ayesha Manzil blast] Karachi Five men affiliated with the outlawed Tehrik-e-Taliban (TTP) were apprehended on Wednesday for their alleged involvement in the Ayesha Mazil blast that took place on the first day of this year and their role in the assassination of over six polio workers last year. The Crime Investigation Department (CID) also seized a large cache of arms and ammunition from their possession during a raid conducted in Muhammad Khan Colony in Orangi Town. Additional Inspector General (AIG) of police CID Ghulam Shabeer Shaikh during a press briefing at the Central Police Office said that acting on a tip-off the officials had raided the suspects’ hideout in Ittehad Town. On seeing the police, the gunmen opened fire, which was returned by the police. After an hour-long encounter, Ayub, Mohtim Khan, Bilal, Tauseef Ali and Saifullah were arrested. During the initial investigation, the accused confessed to being linked to the TTP. Seven people died and 45 other were injured in the Ayesha Manzil blast near Federal B Area after a remote-controlled bomb planted on a motorbike went off. Among the victims, one was a worker of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement. AIG CID Shaikh said that the accused were also involved in murdering polio workers during the year 2012, of which two female health workers were targeted in the Mochko police limits on December 18, 2012. The accused confessed to lobbing a Russain-made grenade inside the Tori Bangush police kiosk in July 2012. The low-intensity blast completely destroyed the kiosk and damaged three polio vehicles. The suspects had also killed a police constable and an ANP leader. The arrested men were planning an attack on the Quaid-e-Azam International Airport, the AIG added. The suspects said they had recently sent about 160 men to Waziristan to their commander Akram for training. They were also going to learn to make suicide jackets during their exercise. During the raid, police recovered a motorcycle planted with a bomb, 25 kilogram explosive material, five hand grenades, two pressure cooker bombs, nine tennis ball bombs, four Kalashnikovs, five 9MM pistols, five detonators and a number of live bullets. Sindh Governor Dr Ishrat-ul-Ebad, on learning about the police efficiency, announced a reward of Rs2 million for the CID team. Today's Newspaper Top story National World Business Sports Karachi Lahore Islamabad Peshawar Editorial Opinion Newspost More from Karachi School principal shot dead Private schools to close tomorrow in protest ‘Siraj shot injured Shahzeb again after being egged on’ Five ‘TTP’ men held for Ayesha Manzil blast Doctors recommend Mehzar’s treatment abroad Ariel to write no more Fond memories of a literary giant Three THOs face music for skipping measles meeting Man seeks justice against influential criminals Shujaat to meet president today Latest News One killed, 2 hurt in Karachi car blast [Watch Now] Waseem Khawaja still serving as DSP [Watch Now] Pak strongly rejects Indian allegation [Watch Now] Polls will be on time, PPP reiterates [Watch Now] LoC: Pak offers ‘third party’ inquiry [Watch Now] China 2012 trade surplus surges 48pc [Watch Now] Markets rise in early Asian trade [Watch Now] Australia team for 1st ODI against SL [Watch Now] Australia races to beat heat spike [Watch Now] Several accused held in New Karachi [Watch Now]

Karachi

Five men affiliated with the outlawed Tehrik-e-Taliban (TTP) were apprehended on Wednesday for their alleged involvement in the Ayesha Mazil blast that took place on the first day of this year and their role in the assassination of over six polio workers last year.

The Crime Investigation Department (CID) also seized a large cache of arms and ammunition from their possession during a raid conducted in Muhammad Khan Colony in Orangi Town.

Additional Inspector General (AIG) of police CID Ghulam Shabeer Shaikh during a press briefing at the Central Police Office said that acting on a tip-off the officials had raided the suspects’ hideout in Ittehad Town. On seeing the police, the gunmen opened fire, which was returned by the police. After an hour-long encounter, Ayub, Mohtim Khan, Bilal, Tauseef Ali and Saifullah were arrested.

During the initial investigation, the accused confessed to being linked to the TTP.

Seven people died and 45 other were injured in the Ayesha Manzil blast near Federal B Area after a remote-controlled bomb planted on a motorbike went off. Among the victims, one was a worker of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement.

AIG CID Shaikh said that the accused were also involved in murdering polio workers during the year 2012, of which two female health workers were targeted in the Mochko police limits on December 18, 2012.

The accused confessed to lobbing a Russain-made grenade inside the Tori Bangush police kiosk in July 2012. The low-intensity blast completely destroyed the kiosk and damaged three polio vehicles.

The suspects had also killed a police constable and an ANP leader.

The arrested men were planning an attack on the Quaid-e-Azam International Airport, the AIG added. The suspects said they had recently sent about 160 men to Waziristan to their commander Akram for training. They were also going to learn to make suicide jackets during their exercise.

During the raid, police recovered a motorcycle planted with a bomb, 25 kilogram explosive material, five hand grenades, two pressure cooker bombs, nine tennis ball bombs, four Kalashnikovs, five 9MM pistols, five detonators and a number of live bullets.

Sindh Governor Dr Ishrat-ul-Ebad, on learning about the police efficiency, announced a reward of Rs2 million for the CID team.

Posted in: Karachi News