Champions Trophy 2025: Security fears rise, armed suspect arrested in Pakistan

Champions Trophy 2025: Security personnel have arrested an armed suspect outside the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium amid the ongoing Champions Trophy tournament in Pakistan. According to information, acting on the basis of intelligence inputs, law enforcement agencies (LEA) arrested a suspect near Faizabad, about a kilometer from the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Thursday afternoon.

The arrest comes amid tightening of security measures in Rawalpindi due to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, with authorities on high alert to prevent any security breach.

Security fears rise in ICC Champions Trophy tournament

Law enforcement agencies have increased patrolling and surveillance around key locations, including the stadium, to ensure the safety of players, officials and spectators.

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According to police sources, a loaded firearm and a suspicious jacket were recovered from the suspect identified as Hazrat Jamal, a resident of Peshawar. After the arrest, the suspect was taken to the police station for further investigation.

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Armed suspect arrested near Rawalpindi cricket stadium

Security officials handling the case confirmed that the jacket has been handed over to the Civil Defence Department for investigation. After a thorough investigation, it was declared free of any explosives.

According to the news agency, during interrogation, the suspect claimed that the jacket was a self-made bulletproof jacket, which he allegedly used for personal protection from his enemies.

However, police officials are continuing their investigation to ascertain any possible links to criminal activities or security threats.

Summary

Let us tell you that the arrest comes amid tightening of security measures in Rawalpindi due to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, with officials on high alert to prevent any security breach. Law enforcement agencies have increased patrolling and surveillance around key locations, including the stadium, to ensure the safety of players, officials and spectators.