Sindh Rangers arrested 18 alleged criminals during series of raids across the city during the last 24 hours.
According to Rangers spokesman, the raids were conducted in Ali Muhammad Lashari Goth, Pathan Colony, Baldia Town Sector 5/J, Chakiwara, Kalakot, Ram Swami, Ilyas Goth and Kabarai Market – Shershah areas.
Besides these, snap checking was also carried out in TollPlaza, Chandni Chowk – BaldiaTown and IttehadTown areas.
During these targeted actions 18 hardened criminals have been arrested, while weapons including SMGs, hand grenades and mixed ammo were recovered, said the spokesman.
The Rangers, Police and Citizens-Police Liaison committee (CPLC) also conducted an overnight joint operation in OrangiTown and recovered a minor boy from the area.
According to CPLC Chief Ahmed Chinoy, two abductors were also arrested in the raid, one of whom was identified as Uzairullah.
The kidnappers had demanded the family of ransom worth Rs10 million.
It should be mentioned here that the eight-year boy was kidnapped on December 22.