Afghan illegal immigrant who stabbed sister for being 'bad Muslim girl' arrested by ICE agents in New York

Waheed Allah Mohammad, 39, was taken into custody on Jan. 1 in Rochester, New York, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said Monday. 

Mohammad was convicted of first-degree attempted murder and first-degree assault. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison and five years of supervision.

"When we say ICE is arresting the 'worst of the worst,' this is exactly what we mean," said ICE Director Todd M. Lyons. "We're conducting targeted enforcement operations to arrest and remove convicted criminals like Mohammad who pose clear threats to their families, communities and states."

He lawfully entered the United States on May 24, 2004. However, his attempted murder conviction violated the terms of his legal status, ICE said.

He was convicted in 2009. 

He will remain in federal custody pending his deportation.