Karachi: 159 arrested during police, Rangers operation

KARACHI: As the police and Rangers continue the targeted search operation in different areas of the metropolis, as many as 159 accused were arrested while arms and drugs were also recovered on Monday, Geo News reported.

According to the Sindh Rangers spokesman, Rangers conducted raids at 13 different places and apprehended more than 150 accused while arms and drugs were also seized. Areas where the Rangers conducted raids included Federal B Area, Rangarpara, Ali Barohi Goth, Lines Area, Disco Bakery, Zia Colony, Haryana Colony, Godra, Musa Colony, Quaidabad, Tariq bin Zyad Society, Zia-ul-Haq Colony and North Nazimabad.

The source told that the arrested accused were involved in several crimes.

On the other hand, West Zone police arrested 58 culprits during the last 24 hours out of which 26 are the absconders and proclaimed offenders. Drugs and weapons were also seized from their possession.

East Zone police also conducted raids and apprehended 55 accused including three extortionists, seven proclaimed offenders, 22 fugitives and three suspects during the last 24 hours. Arms, motorcycle, liquor, drugs and stolen electric wires were recovered from their possession.

South Zone police, during the last 24 hours, arrested 21 persons including 11 fugitives while ammunition, drugs and liquor were also seized from their possession.