KARACHI: Authorities apprehended at least six suspects following various search operations in different areas of the metropolis late Saturday night.
Three suspects were arrested following a raid in Surjani Town, Orangi Town Superintendent of Police (SP) Abid Ali Baloch informed.
The police officer noted that contraband, as well as 9,500 litres of Iranian diesel, were recovered from the arrested suspects.
On the other hand, three other suspects were detained after an operation in Orangi Town’s Pirabad locale, Baloch said, adding that the arrestees were reportedly involved in street crime.
Weapons were recovered from the arrestees, the security official noted.
Firing in Shah Faisal Colony
At least one person was injured in a firing incident in the city’s Shah Faisal Colony, rescue sources stated.
It is yet to be known how the firing incident came about and what the condition of the wounded is.