Captured Suicide Bomber’s Statement Revealed Before Departure: ‘Injections Given Prior to Departure’

Islamabad: A video statement from a captured foreign suicide bomber, identified as Rohullah, has been made public. The video provides alarming details about his training and journey before his arrest.

• Training Background: In his video, Rohullah claims that he was a student at the Madrasa Tartil-ul-Quran in the village of Tormtam, Dangam District, Afghanistan. The madrasa, he says, specializes in training for suicide bombings. Rohullah underwent training for ten days to become a suicide bomber.
• Training Process: Rohullah describes that the madrasa’s instructors, including Maulvi Sibtullah, Farooq, and Zaker, provided the training. He reveals that two days before departure, trainees were administered injections which caused them to lose awareness of their surroundings.
• Journey and Facilitation: After completing his training, Rohullah and three companions traveled in a green vehicle towards the village of Bach in District Nari. They spent the night in the area before crossing the Afghan border. They were then handed over to a facilitator named Javad, who helped them cross the border and subsequently handed them over to another individual named Sajjad.
• Further Details:
  • Rohullah states that Sajjad separated him from two other suicide bombers, Sajid and Abid. Sajjad then took Rohullah to a mosque where he spent the night. He was instructed to meet a person named Suleiman at a bridge. After a one-hour journey, Rohullah and Suleiman parted ways at a tunnel.
  • Rohullah was later instructed to board a truck, which led to his capture by security forces. He also mentions that Suleiman had indicated Jameel would provide him with a suicide vest and instructions for carrying out the attack in a cantonment area.

Context and Implications:

• Security Concerns: Rohullah’s statement highlights the extensive network and methods used by terrorist organizations to train and deploy suicide bombers. The use of madrasa-based training and the administering of injections to impair awareness are concerning revelations about the tactics employed by these groups.
• Government and Security Response: The authorities are likely to use this information to further investigate the terrorist network and identify potential threats. The video statement serves as a critical piece of evidence in understanding and dismantling the operations of such extremist groups.
• Public and Media Reaction: The release of this statement has drawn significant media attention and public concern. The details underscore the ongoing challenges faced by security forces in combating terrorism and preventing attacks.
• Official Statements: For updates and official statements regarding the capture and the ongoing investigations, visit the Pakistan Army’s official website and their Twitter account.
• Media Coverage: Local and international media outlets have covered this story extensively. For detailed reports, refer to Express News website and their Twitter account.

The video statement from Rohullah provides a chilling insight into the planning and execution of terrorist activities, emphasizing the need for continued vigilance and effective counter-terrorism measures.