Rangers Anti-Terrorism Wing Explained

Agencyname:Rangers Anti-Terrorism Wing
Formed:2004
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Country:Pakistan
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Divname:Sindh
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Governingbody:Government of Pakistan
Governingbodyscnd:Government of Sindh
Constitution1:The Anti Terrorism Act 1997[1]
Speciality1:specops
Oversightbody:Pakistan Army
Headquarters:Karachi
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Parentagency:Sindh Rangers
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The Rangers Anti-Terrorism Wing is a specialised counter-terrorism unit of the paramilitary Sindh Rangers, operating in the city of Karachi, Pakistan. It was formed in 2004 following increased violence in Karachi. One of the primary tasks of the unit is to carry out operations against suspected terrorists.

History

In March 2013 the wing participated in a large operation of over 1,000 Rangers against potential terrorists in the Manghopir area of Karachi.[2] In October of the same year, the unit took part in a coordinated series of actions with local police in the Lyari area of Karachi, against suspected gangs of criminals.[3] The wing was also involved in a similar raid on Manghopir with around 1,000 Rangers in February 2014.[4] This was followed by another operation in Manghopir of 300 personnel looking for members of illegal organisations.[5] In February 2020 the wing transferred stolen items back to owners, which had been recovered in earlier operations.[6]

See also

Notes and References

  1. 1997 . . The Anti Terrorism Act 1997 . English.
  2. Web site: Rangers arrest over 200 men from an allegedly no-go area . 23 March 2013 . The Express Tribune . 27 December 2022.
  3. Web site: TTP man killed; 81 criminals netted in Karachi . 28 October 2013 . The Nation . 27 December 2022.
  4. Web site: At least six killed in Karachi violence . 25 February 2014 . . 27 December 2022.
  5. Web site: 8 accused of banned outfit arrested from Manghpir . 15 November 2014 . . 27 December 2022.
  6. Web site: Rangers hand over recovered valuables to owners . 11 February 2020 . MM News . 27 December 2022.