Summary The Rangers launched a targeted operation against militants and criminals in Karachi in 2013.
KARACHI (Web Desk) – At least 533 suspects have been arrested during targeted action in interior Sindh so far after paramilitary Rangers launched operation on September 5, 2013, Dunya News reported.
According to report issued by Sindh Rangers, those arrested include 34 members of banned outfits, 16 separatist militants and four suspects of MQM’s armed wing.
The report further states that 18 dacoits, 24 drug smugglers and 234 other suspects involved in various street crimes were rounded up during the operations.
127 Afghan nationals were detained under the National Action Plan (NAP) for violating Foreign Act.
The report revealed that 478 accused were handed over to police, 55 to customs officials, FIA and other law enforcement agencies.
It was further stated that three Rangers personnel embraced martyrdom and two others sustained injuries during clash with terrorists.
Under the National Action Plan and the Anti-Terrorism Act, the federal cabinet had empowered Rangers to lead a targeted action with the support of police against criminals involved in targeted killings, kidnappings for ransom, extortion and terrorism in Karachi.
The deadline for Rangers‘ special powers expired on July 19 while the matter regarding extension in their powers is still pending.
Karachi has long been gripped by violence, with attacks carried out by militants as well as ethnic elements, criminal gangs and rival political parties.
