FIA nabs three 'traffickers' for role in Libya boat tragedy.

ISLAMABAD -- The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested three alleged traffickers responsible for sending migrants illegally to unknown destinations via Libya from Pakistan, media reported.

FIA's Punjab chapter conducted raids in Gujrat and arrested accused Raja Raheel and Sufyan.

The investigation has started while raids are being carried out for the arrest of the remaining accused, said FIA spokesperson.

The Foreign Office on Thursday claimed seven Pakistani nationals drowned in a boat wreck near Libya's port city Benghazi, on February 26.

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