Abdul Rehman alias Rehman Bhola, the man suspected of starting a devastating factory fire in Karachi four years ago that killed 257 people, has been handed over to police on remand till December 19.
The anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Karachi also expressed resentment over non-appointment of Senior Superintendent Police (SSP) as the investigation officer.
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Abdul Rehman, 46, was detained by Thai Interpol at a hotel in the red light district Nana area of the Bangkok on Friday evening.
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Later, he was brought back to Karachi by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).
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During the interrogation, Bhola has claimed that garment factory in Baldia Town was set on fire on Karachi Tanzeemi Committee in charge Hammad Siddiqui’s order.
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The gang burned down the Ali Enterprises factory in September 2012 when the owners refused to pay Rs25 crore extortion.
