Rangers Anti-Terrorism Wing

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Rangers Anti-Terrorism Wing
Agency overview
Formed2004
Jurisdictional structure
Federal agencyPakistan
Operations jurisdictionSindh, Pakistan
Map of Rangers Anti-Terrorism Wing's jurisdiction
Primary governing bodyGovernment of Pakistan
Secondary governing bodyGovernment of Sindh
Constituting instrument
  • The Anti Terrorism Act 1997[1]
General nature
Specialist jurisdiction
  • Counter terrorism, special weapons operations. Protection of internationally protected persons, other very important persons, and/or of state property of significance.
Operational structure
Overseen byPakistan Army
HeadquartersKarachi
Parent agencySindh Rangers

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[edit]

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[edit]

References[edit]

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