The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) Anti-Human Trafficking Team arrested human rights activist Sarim Burney in Karachi on Wednesday.
Sources indicate that Burney was wanted by the FIA for alleged involvement in serious offenses, including human trafficking.
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The FIA had been monitoring Burney’s activities for some time prior to his arrest.
Burney was reportedly detained immediately upon his arrival at Karachi Airport from the United States.
A legal team has arrived at the FIA office to meet with Burney.