Four suspects were arrested during a search operation in the Pakistan Bazaar area of Orangi Town PHOTO: REUTERS
Six suspects were arrested during targeted raids and operations in parts of the city by the police on Sunday.
Four suspects were arrested during a search operation in the Pakistan Bazaar area of Orangi Town. Officials said the operation was conducted on information about the presence of criminals in the area. Weapons, toxic liquor and narcotics were also recovered from some of the suspects. Cases against the suspects were registered and further investigation is under way.
Separately, an alleged street criminal, Uzair, was arrested after an exchange of fire with the Rizvia police. Police officials said the encounter took place when two suspects riding a motorcycle were intercepted by the police during snap checking, adding that the suspects opened fire at the police instead of stopping. The police retaliated and arrested one of the suspects in an injured condition, while his companion managed to escape. Weapons were also recovered from the suspect's possession.
Similarly, Sohrab Goth police arrested two alleged drug peddlers, identified as Moinuddin and Ayaz Ali. Police officials claim to have recovered narcotics from their possession.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 29th, 2016.
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