8 criminals arrested in city Arms, explosives seized

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The police and Rangers during separate search operations in different localities of city arrested eight criminals including three members of defunct religious organizations and recovered arms and explosives from their possession. According to details, the Rangers conducted ‘targeted operation’ in Malir and Orangi Town areas of city. During operation five criminals were nabbed and weapons besides explosives were recovered from the detainees. The detained culprits were shifted to undisclosed location for investigation.
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Sindh police arrested three saboteurs hailing from a banned outfit in targeted operation in the metropolis. Police said a huge cache of arms and ammunition including gunpowder, Kalashnikovs and bullets were seized from their possession. The sources said the terrorists were planning sabotage activities in the city during Muharram.