
Human rights activist Sarim Burney has been arrested by the Anti-Human Trafficking Police upon his arrival in Karachi.
Media reports indicate that Burney was wanted for alleged involvement in serious crimes, including human trafficking. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) had been monitoring Burney’s activities long before his arrest.
In a coordinated operation between the FIA and a U.S. agency, Burney was apprehended immediately after landing at Karachi Airport from the United States, reports revealed.
The FIA’s Anti-Human Trafficking Team has taken Burney into custody, and a legal team has arrived at the FIA office to meet with him.
Who is Sarim Burney?
Sarim Burney is an entrepreneur and the founder and chairman of the non-profit organization Sarim Burney Welfare Trust.
Since its establishment, the trust has helped many poor and victimized children and women.