Over 60 accused held, arms recovered in Karachi operation

KARACHI: Rangers and police, in joint operation, arrested over 60 accused including target killers, extortionists and members of banned outfit, Geo News reported.

According to details, police and paramilitary force conducted targeted operation in Lyari, Memon Nagar, Muzaffar Colony, Singoline, Dera Rehman, Hazara chowk, Nazimabad, Frontier colony, Metroville Site and other areas and arrested over 60 accused.

Around 287 small and large arms of different kinds were also recovered from the possession of accused.

Those arrested included extortionists, target killers, activists of banned outfit and accused belonging to political party.

An alleged target killer, identified as Faisal Naseer alias Kachho, was arrested from Shamsi society, Malir. Arms were recovered from his custody.

It is said that Faisal belongs to a political party and has been involved in target killings.

Speaking to media, Brigadier Hamid said Rangers will eliminate criminal elements in the port city and such elements will not let escape. Only peace loving people will be allowed to live here, he added.