Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has appreciated the officials of the Federal Investigation Agency and Intelligence Bureau for nabbing the notorious leader of the Jajja gang involved in human trafficking. Talking to the officials in Islamabad, he directed for further intensifying operations against human traffickers.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister stated that individuals involved in the crime of human trafficking not only cause the loss of precious human lives but also damage the country’s global reputation. In recognition of their efforts, he awarded a cash prize of one million rupees each to the officials who were part of the operation against the gang.

The Jajja gang leader, Usman Jajja, is identified as one of the main characters responsible for the deaths of Pakistanis in the Greece boat accident last year. During the meeting, the Prime Minister received a briefing about the ongoing operations by the FIA and IB to prevent human trafficking.