Police say 'mastermind' of Rangers camp attack in Karachi arrested; culprits trained in Afghanistan

Pakistani authorities have arrested the alleged mastermind behind a deadly June 2026 attack on a Rangers camp in Karachi. Officials claim the attackers were trained in Afghanistan and received guidance from handlers across the border.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing regional security tensions and the complex cross-border dynamics between Pakistan and Afghanistan regarding militant activity.
Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar and City SSP Irfan Bahadur address a press conference in Karachi on July 14, 2026. — screengrab via PTV News Listen to article 1x 1.2x 1.5x comments Join our Whatsapp Channel Add Dawn as a trusted source Police on Tuesday said that the “mastermind” of the deadly attack on a Rangers camp in Karachi last month has been arrested, adding that the terrorists had training and “backing from Afghanistan”.
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