Pakistan’s Interior State Minister Talal Chaudhry has claimed that Afghan territory is being used for terrorism in Pakistan, pointing to an active arms and militancy network with cross-border links.
Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, Chaudhry stated that intelligence-based operations targeting terrorist elements are currently underway across the country. He said these operations have already uncovered key evidence linking militant activity inside Pakistan to facilitators operating from across the Afghan border.
Evidence Presented on Afghan Territory Terrorism Network
During the briefing, several video clips were shown to support the minister’s claims. Chaudhry confirmed that the so-called Action Committee in Azad Jammu and Kashmir has now been formally declared a proscribed organization, a decision he said was based on solid, verifiable evidence.
He identified a group referred to as the “Tears Crime Network” as a key facilitator of terrorism in Pakistan. According to Chaudhry, the investigation into this network began following the arrest of a man named Zia.
Details of the Arms Trafficking Operation
The minister explained that Zia, a resident of Azad Kashmir, had reportedly been involved in illegal arms dealing for the past eight to ten years. He further alleged that Zia had spent the last two years supplying weapons to individuals associated with the banned Jammu Kashmir Awami Action Committee.
Chaudhry said Zia was apprehended after opening fire on security personnel during the operation. Following his arrest, investigators reportedly recovered crucial data from his mobile phone that helped map out the wider network.
Based on this evidence, officials say Zia was in direct contact with a man named Majid, who allegedly worked closely with Sardar Aman, described as an active member of the proscribed Awami Action Committee. An audio recording capturing a conversation between the two men was also played for journalists at the press conference.
Afghan National Named in Weapons Supply Chain
Chaudhry alleged that Zia was additionally linked to an Afghan national identified as Zarshad, who is accused of supplying weapons to the network from various cities inside Afghanistan. This detail, the minister said, reinforces concerns that Afghan territory continues to be exploited for terrorism in Pakistan.
Adding to the list of suspects, Chaudhry claimed that a government employee named Akbar was also found to be part of the same network, suggesting the operation may have extended into official channels.
The minister maintained that authorities will continue pursuing all individuals connected to the network as investigations progress.