Four policemen, seven suspected militants killed in Karachi

Security officials also arrest another two injured militants


Faraz Khan/web Desk January 08, 2015
Security officials also arrest another two injured militants. PHOTO: ONLINE

KARACHI: At least seven suspected militants were killed Thursday morning during a search operation conducted by the police in Karachi’s Sohrab Goth area, Express News reported.

Acting on a tip-off, the security officials also arrested another two injured miscreants during the operation.

One of the assailants was a local leader of al Qaeda.

"As many as 500 security personnel conducted the operation," SSP Malir Anwar confirmed.

Police cordoned off the area soon after the incident.

Policemen shot dead in Karachi

Four police officials were also killed in separate incidents of target killings in the city.

Two of the victims, who were shot dead in North Nazimabad, were identified as Bhagiyo Khan, 35, and Abdul Bari.

Just a day ago, two policemen were also killed in a gun attack in Sohrab Goth.

In 2014 alone, around 130 policemen, 27 security guards and 12 Rangers were killed in Karachi.

COMMENTS (3)

US CENTCOM | 9 years ago | Reply

My condolences go out to the families of the policemen who were killed. I hope their loved ones will find the strength to get through this difficult time. Pakistan continues to face challenges in form of terrorism, but I have full hope in seeing the situation improve. The government of Pakistan remains focused on eliminating the terrorists’ elements, and it is imperative for everyone to fully support their efforts.

Ali Khan Digital Engagement Team, USCENTCOM

Whiskey Khan | 9 years ago | Reply

From now on every drop of blood spilled in the defence of the nation should be avenged by the death of a terrorist.

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