Rao Anwar slapped with travel ban, asset freeze by UK for human rights violations
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The British government has imposed travel and financial sanctions on Rao Anwar
Rao Anwar was allegedly involved in 190 police encounters that resulted in the deaths of over 400 people
Sanctions give the UK powers to stop those involved in serious human rights abuses and violations from entering the country, channelling money through UK banks, or profiting from its economy
LONDON: The British government on Thursday slapped a travel ban and economic sanctions on former Karachi police officer Rao Anwar Ahmed Khan for being involved in gross human rights abuses like torture and murder — including the killing of Naqeebullah Mehsud in 2018.