Sniper arrested for involvement in plot to spring free Harak Kata from CID Hqrs

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has arrested a sniper for his involvement in an abortive operation to facilitate the escape of underworld suspect Harak Kata from the CID Headquarters.

The sniper is being questioned by the CID.

It was revealed last month that a gang made up of former and serving army commandos had been hired to facilitate the escape of underworld leaders Harak Kata and Kudu Salindu from the CID custody and they were to be paid one billion rupees for the job.

Security has since been beefed at the CID headquarters.

It has been revealed that four serving commandos, too, were to take part in the attack. The two former army commandos already in custody in connection with the planned rescue operation have revealed details about the plan under interrogation.