Pakistan police say they have arrested three Islamic militants who were allegedly plotting a suicide bombing aimed at killing American diplomats in the southern city of Karachi. On Saturday, following the arrest of these three men, police also found and seized a car containing ten kilograms of explosives. Additionally, police confiscated 10,000 kilograms of explosives from a warehouse outside Karachi. A spokesperson for the Pakistan police stated that the three men arrested are members of the extremist group Islamic Jihad Movement, which had been trained in Afghanistan. Police reported that the three intended to detonate their vehicle on a road frequently used by foreign diplomats. The police stated that all three have confessed to the conspiracy they were preparing to carry out.
Pakistan Police: Three Men Arrested Are Members of the Extremist Group Islamic Jihad Movement
Three Islamic militants were arrested in Pakistan while plotting a suicide bombing against American diplomats in Karachi. They were found with explosives and are linked to the extremist group Islamic Jihad Movement, trained in Afghanistan. This incident highlights ongoing security threats in the region.
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📰 What Happened
Pakistan police arrested three Islamic militants plotting to bomb American diplomats in Karachi.
- Pakistan police arrest three Islamic militants
- Pakistan police seize car with explosives, warehouse with explosives
- three Islamic militants confess Pakistan police
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The arrest of militants plotting against U.S. diplomats underscores persistent security threats.
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