Three suspected gangsters killed during Rangers' raid in Lyari

One Ranger also suffered minor injuries

KARACHI: Three suspected gangsters were killed when Rangers conducted a targeted raid in Rexor lane of Lyari, Karachi, early on Saturday.

Officials surrounded Rexor lane to cut off any escape routs for suspects as they conducted the raid.

Upon seeing the Rangers, the men opened fire on the officials, prompting retaliation. In the ensuing exchange of fire, three suspected gangsters were killed while one Ranger suffered minor injuries.

The dead were identified as Mohammad Hessam 20, Azhar alias budha and Wasim Ahmed, 26. Officials said they belonged to the Baba Ladla group.

They were wanted in a number of cases and were allegedly responsible for 23 murders, extortion and kidnappings.