Pakistan arrests trafficking suspects after Greek boat tragedy, as Greek coast guard faces scrutiny.
TL;DR
Pakistan authorities have arrested 12 alleged human traffickers following the sinking of a boat off the Greek coast, which is feared to have killed hundreds of migrants. The suspects were arrested in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, where they were involved in sending local youths to Libya for the onward journey to Europe. The police are interrogating them for their alleged roles in luring, trapping and sending locals abroad after extracting huge amounts of money from them.
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