Summary A target killer was arrested while 20 suspected individuals were taken into custody.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Karachi police were in action on Wednesday night as crackdown against criminal elements in the city continued. A target killer was arrested while 20 suspected individuals were taken into custody during raid and search operation in the city.
Suspects opened fire on police during a search operation in Mominabad area of Orangi Town. 3 suspects were killed during the exchange of fire. The felons have been identified as Sher Dil, Raheel and Umer. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) west informed that the suspects were involved in various criminal activities of robbery, extortion and target killings.
On the other hand, a target killer involved in the murder of 4 individuals was arrested during a clash with police in Eidgah area. Police say 2 accomplices of the suspect managed to escape however.
Meanwhile police took 20 alleged suspects into custody during a search operation at Jehangir Road. Police say a pistol and a motorcycle was found from the arrested individuals.
Fight against lawlessness that prevailed in the city of Karachi intensified after an operation was started in the city by the Rangers nearly two years ago. Target killings, extortion cases and killings have reduced as the hunt for felony continues.
In a performance report released by the Rangers earlier this year, the law enforcement agency stated that 10,353 suspects had been arrested while 7,312 weapons and 34, 8978 rounds of ammunition were recovered. Out of these suspects, 4,950 suspects were prosecuted for crimes. The report also claims that 826 terrorists, 334 target killers and 296 extortionists had been apprehended since the start of the operation. According to the report 82 kidnappers were also caught securing the release of 39 individuals.
However, the decrease in unlawful activities has been followed by increased concentration of power in the hands of the law enforcement agencies which has led to some controversies.
