The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration Cell at Karachi Airport offloaded 103 passengers over the past 48 hours who were traveling to various international destinations. The offloaded individuals included those traveling for religious pilgrimages, work, study, and business purposes.

Breakdown of Offloaded Passengers

Among the offloaded individuals were:

  • 28 Umrah pilgrims headed to Saudi Arabia.
  • 18 passengers with work visas traveling to destinations such as Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Cyprus, Bahrain, Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Malawi, Burundi, Congo, Oman, Botswana, Indonesia, Albania, and Madagascar.
  • 47 passengers on visit visas.
  • 2 passengers on study visas.
  • 5 individuals on business visas.

Specific Cases

FIA sources revealed notable cases during the operation. A woman attempting to travel to Bahrain on a visit visa was stopped due to her prior involvement in begging activities in Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Additionally, a passenger arriving from Senegal was detained for possessing suspicious documents. The individual, identified as Ehsan, had a passport with a counterfeit Italian immigration stamp.

Legal Actions

The FIA stated that the detained individuals have been transferred to the Anti-Human Trafficking Circle for further legal proceedings. These measures underscore the agency’s commitment to combating illegal activities such as human smuggling and document forgery.

Implications of the Crackdown

This recent operation highlights the increasing vigilance of immigration authorities at Karachi Airport. By preventing unauthorized travel and addressing document fraud, the FIA aims to ensure lawful and secure international travel for all citizens.