Rangers raid MQM headquarters, seize heavy weapons
Rangers have arrested several suspects during raid in Azizabad area.
KARACHI (Web Desk) – A heavy contingent of Rangers personnel have arrested several suspects during raid on Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain`s residence and Khursheed Begum Secretariat in Azizabad area of the metropolis, Dunya News reported.
The raid was conducted on a tip-off regarding presence of suspected criminals at 5:00am (PST) on Wednesday.
According to Rangers Spokesperson Col. Tahir, several suspects including Faisal Mota, Farhan Shabir alias Mulla, Amir Khan, Nadir and Obaid K2 have been arrested.
Rangers authorities have claimed that Faisal Mota was convicted by an anti-terrorism court in journalist Wali Babar`s killing while MQM leader Amir Khan has been taken into custody for interrogation.
Faisal Mota was convicted in Wali Babr murder case, claim Rangers
The Rangers spokesperson further revealed that different kinds of local and imported weapons including Kalashnikovs, shotguns, 9mm pistols, hundreds of bullets and bullet-proof vests were seized during the raid. They believe that some of the weapons might have been stolen from NATO containers.
The law enforcement personnel have also sealed Khursheed Memorial Hall and claimed that no MQM lawmaker has been arrested in the operation.
Action will be taken wherever the criminal elements are present, Rangers official said.
Col. Tahir further said that Rangers have a legal mandate to clear no-go areas in the city. The order to clear all the illegal barriers was given by the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
