Karachi police officer involved in 90s operation faces death threats yet again

The family of Haider Ali Zaidi, a former police officer who played a pivotal role in the Karachi operation of the 1990s, is currently under threat from criminals, The News has reported.

Haider is known for his contributions during the operation. He has been subjected to numerous terrorist attacks in the past and is once again receiving death threats, along with his family.

One such incident occurred in 2013 near Safari Park, where Haider sustained severe injuries. Consequently, his brothers, Syed Shahid Ali Zaidi and Sultan Ali Zaidi, opted to leave the country due to persistent threats.

Haider reported that his mother recently received a threatening call, warning of harm to her sons upon their return to Pakistan. The continuous threats prompted Haider and his brothers to relocate abroad for safety.

Despite their desire to return home, they face renewed threats if they do so. Additionally, Haider’s younger brother Shahid was injured in a knife attack by terrorists in 2018 and was once again targeted in 2019.

Furthermore, Haider’s sisters have been victims of terrorist attacks, while Sultan too, has faced threats. Their mother, battling cancer, has also been subjected to repeated threatening calls, adding to the family’s distress.