KARACHI: Two long-sought dacoits were arrested Saturday night during an operation conducted by the law enforcement agencies in the metropolis' Sharafi Goth, Geo News reported, citing a police officer.
The arrested suspects — identified as Shafiq and Irshad — had made a habit of fleeing to Afghanistan immediately after robberies,Adeel Hussain Chandio, the senior superintendent of police (SSP) for Malir, said.
Chandio further noted that the two dacoits were involved in a looting case in Awami Colony three years ago when they had escaped with Rs 3.5 million.
Weapons were recovered from the arrested suspects, the police officer stated.