THE arrest of Constable Muhammad Wali, the primary accomplice in the January 30, 2023, Police Lines suicide attack, marks a significant achievement for Pakistan’s law enforcement agencies in their ongoing counter-terrorism efforts. Muhammad Wali’s capture not only brings justice closer for the victims of this tragedy but also exposes the intricate web of radicalization that terrorist organizations are weaving, even within critical institutions like the police force. Muhammad Wali’s background as a serving constable in KP police makes this case particularly concerning. Hailing from Peshawar, Wali joined the police force in 2019, a role meant to uphold peace and protect citizens. Instead, he became an insider threat—a “black sheep” within police ranks.

Wali’s journey into extremism reveals the influence of social media in recruiting young, impressionable........

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