Police arrested at least seven miscreants involved in various criminal activities, including target killings and robberies, in the metropolis, media reported on Wednesday.
Police conducted a sting operation in Malir’s Ghazi Town, where four criminals, including Zubair, Ghulam Mustafa, Naeem and Shah Nawaz, who had been involved in several target killings in the city were arrested after an armed encounter. Police also recovered four TT pistols from their possession.
Meanwhile, Darakhshan police arrested three miscreants Shahmir, Khadim Hussain and Zahid for making a robbery attempt at a bungalow. Firearms were also recovered from their possession.
According to police officials, the arrested dacoits were involved in various incidents of robberies.