Heavy contingents of police and Rangers conducted an overnight targeted operation in the metropolis area of Kharadar and killed a notorious gang-war criminal Rashid Rekha and arrested eight other suspected people.
Meantime, two others groups entered an armed clash in Malir area of Bakra Peerhi, triggering panic in the area.
It should be mentioned here that Kharadar hitherto remained a virtual battleground for two days now and witnessed exchange of fire between two armed factions that culminated tonight into the targeted operation by the law-enforcers during which the proclaimed offender Rashid Rekha was killed.
The unarmed citizens remained besieged back at their houses, shops and mosques.
Rashid Rekha had a bounty worth Rs 500,000 on his head for involvement in gruesome offences. The exchange of fire is still in progress in the area.
According to Ranger sources, eight other miscreants including a notorious terrorist Abdul Jabbar alias Jingo has also been arrested.
Meanwhile, police arrested 10 suspects during targeted operations in different parts of Sohrab Goth here on Friday.
The late night operation was launched keeping in view increasing crimes in Faqeera Goth and Jamali Goth areas.
Police said the suspects were involved in robberies, murder, attempted murder and other crimes. Weapons were also recovered during the operation.