Summary At least 35 people were apprehended during police operation in different parts of Karachi on Tuesday
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Crackdown against criminal elements continues in Karachi as 35 persons, including a target killer, were taken into custody during police operation in different parts of the city on Tuesday, Dunya News reported.
According to details, police apprehended target killer Farhan alias Chikna during an operation in Gulbahar area. Police sources said that Farhan was an activist of a political party and was involved in several cases including May 12 incident.
Police also launched a search operation in Manghu Pir area against criminal elements and detained 30 suspects during house-to-house search. All the entry and exit points were sealed before the start of the search operation.
Police also arrested two accused after an encounter in Brigade area and recovered a hand grenade and other arms from then. Police also arrested two members of a political party who were involved in street crimes.
On the other hand, three persons were injured in firing incidents in different areas of the city. Dacoits opened fire and injured a police constable named Mazhar Ali in Korangi Zaman Town area while another man was wounded in firing incident in Shah Faisal Colony.
In yet another incident, some unidentified persons opened fire on a car in Gulshan Iqbal area and injured and injured a man named Abbas.
