In a crackdown against criminal elements in Karachi, the police arrested at least 42 suspects during search operation in different areas of the city on Sunday night.
According to details, police on a tip-off about presence of criminals conducted an operation in Naya Nazimabad area of Mangho Pir. All the entry and exit points of the area were sealed before the launching of operation after which police carried out house-to-house search and apprehended at least 42 suspects.
Police arrested four suspects from Nazimabad area after encounter. According to police, the arrested suspects were involved in various street crimes while arms and stolen goods were also recovered from their possession.
Police arrested over three dozen suspects from Kunwari Colony and adjoining areas of Mangho Pir during search operation. At least six suspects were also arrested from New Karachi Industrial area.
The arrested suspects were shifted to the police station for further investigation.
On the other hand, Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) arrested 9 Lyari gang war runners of Uzair Baloch group from Sangolane, Sarbazi Mohalla and adjoining areas of Lyari. Zahid Baloch, Farid Baloch, Rizwan Chota, Shera Chota, and Sapira Blu were among the 9 gangwar runners arrested.
The police also arrested a gang war accused in injured condition after an encounter in Baldia Ittehad Town. According to police sources, the accused was involved in extortion and street crime cases.
