Crackdown against criminal elements in Karachi continued as 12 more accused were taken into custody during police search operation on Friday night in Hijrat Colony and its adjacent areas.
According to details, police carried out search operation in Hijrat Colony on a tip-off that criminal elements were present in the area. All the entry and exit points of the area were sealed before the search operation. Police carried out house-to-house search and arrested 12 accused.
The arrested persons were shifted to Whistle Line Police Station for further investigation. Arms were also recovered from their possession.
On the other hand, police recovered a dead body from Orangi Town. In a separate development, Pirabad Police conducted an operation in Mianwali Colony and arrested a street criminal Alam Shah. Police have also recovered arms and a stolen motorcycle from his possession.
