As many as three terrorists of a banned outfit among five suspected criminals were arrested by Rangers during their on-going operation in the mega city.
According to a Ranger spokesman, they raided an area near Super Highway Northern By-pass on the information about terrorists’ presence and they opened fire. The Rangers retaliated and killed the three terrorists. An officer of the security agency was also injured during the exchange of fire.
The spokesperson said that the suspects were involved in cases of target killing, extortion, robbery, kidnapping for ransom and bomb attacks on Rangers.
Meanwhile, two members of Baba Ladla gang war group, including Adil alias Rund, and Moeed, were also shot dead by Rangers in Lyari’s Gul Mohammad Lane. They were reportedly involved in cases of target killing and kidnapping for ransom.
Meanwhile, the counter terrorism department (CTD) arrested 10 suspects during a search operation in Manghopir’s Muhammad Khan Colony. A rickshaw laden with explosives was recovered from the suspects. According to CTD in-charge Ali Raza, the criminals were engaged in making a bomb in a house. Three of the arrested terrorists were commanders of an outlawed organisation.
The police also arrested an extortionist during a raid in Pirabad area. He had reportedly extorted Rs 5 million from a local transporter. A motorcycle and bomb making equipment were also recovered from him. The police said the suspect belonged to Abid Machar group of a banned outfit. Police also arrested 18 felons during raids in areas of Defence and Clifton.
Thanks Rangers and the government for making us feel safe again
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