The police in Pakistan report that they have arrested two suspected Islamic militants and seized large quantities of explosives and bomb-making materials. According to the police, the suspects, who are affiliated with the illegal group Global Mujahideen Movement, were apprehended during a raid in Karachi on Friday. The police stated that over 175 kilograms of explosives and other bomb-making devices, including detonators, were confiscated. The arrest of the suspects occurred one day after police detained a member of the same group, who was wanted for involvement in an unsuccessful assassination attempt on President Pervez Musharraf two years ago. The Global Mujahideen Movement is under investigation for several other significant terrorist activities.
Arrest of Two Suspected Islamic Militants in Pakistan - 2004-05-21
Two suspected Islamic militants were arrested in Karachi, Pakistan, with a large cache of explosives linked to the Global Mujahideen Movement. This follows the recent arrest of another group member wanted for an assassination attempt on President Musharraf. The arrests highlight ongoing security concerns regarding militant activities in the region.
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⚡ Actions
📰 What Happened
Pakistani police arrested two suspected Islamic militants linked to Global Mujahideen Movement.
- Pakistani police arrest two suspected Islamic militants
- Pakistani police seize explosives and bomb-making materials
- Pakistani police arrest member of Global Mujahideen Movement
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The arrests underscore the persistent threat of Islamic militancy in South Asia.
📝 Key Evidence
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