A member of a banned outfit was killed in an alleged police encounter in Sheeri Jinnah Colony late on Friday night.
Police also arrested five accused from Orangi Town, Awami Colony and Baloch Colony while two extortionists including a woman were nabbed from Kharadar area. Meanwhile, Rangers launched action in Lyari, Bihar Colony, Mira Naka and Singo Lane and arrested three gang-war accused. The accused were involved in several heinous crimes.
Meanwhile, local police conducted a sting operation and arrested a man and a woman for their involvement in extortion mafia activities. Firearms were also recovered from their possession. A woman, Quratul Ain alias Baby, and Junaid came to their prey to receive extortion money. However, police were already on their marks waiting for the two on complaint by an affected citizen. Police apprehended the two Bhatta criminals red-handed and confiscated TT pistol, a motorcycle and extortion money. Both the outlaws have been shifted to Kharadar police station where they are being interrogated.
