Fighting Human Trafficking: FIA’s Latest Moves in Islamabad
In a significant step towards combating human trafficking, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has unveiled its latest "Red Book." This vital 165-page document unearths the profiles of the most-wanted human smugglers in Pakistan, making it easier for authorities and the public to recognize these predators.
What’s particularly striking? Among the 143 wanted smugglers listed, seven are women, with four operating in the Islamabad Zone alone. This underscores the alarming reality that human trafficking can involve individuals from diverse backgrounds and genders. The FIA has broken down these figures: 70 supposed traffickers are wanted in Gujranwala, followed by 25 in Islamabad and others scattered across cities like Lahore, Karachi, and Faisalabad.
As of now, 51 of the individuals named in the 2023 Red Book have been apprehended, with a dedicated crackdown underway to catch the remaining suspects. The FIA has gone a step further by blacklisting national identity cards and passports of these criminals and issuing red notices for those who have fled the country.
This initiative is part of a broader national effort against trafficking, which includes a five-year National Action Plan and the introduction of laws such as the Prevention of Smuggling of Migrant Act 2018. The FIA has also formed special Anti-Human Smuggling Cells nationwide, demonstrating its commitment to tackling this heinous crime.
The organization is actively collaborating with international partners and civil society to enhance the capacities of law enforcement agencies. Public awareness campaigns and training programs have been launched to educate citizens on the dire consequences of human trafficking.
By bringing attention to this critical issue, the FIA hopes to safeguard countless lives from the clutches of traffickers. It’s a call to action for all of us; we must remain vigilant, informed, and supportive of any initiatives aimed at combatting this societal plague.
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