Karachi police shot dead two suspected robbers in an alleged encounter in the Mauripur area, officials said on Monday.
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Special Investigation Unit (SIU) SSP Dr Mohammed Imran Khan stated that law enforcement raided Budeni Goth near Marwat Coach Stand, leading to a gunfight. Two suspects, identified as Mohammed Bilal and Naqash, were killed during the exchange. Police recovered two pistols and a motorcycle from their possession. Records showed both men had prior arrests and were allegedly involved in murders and dacoities over the past several years, SSP Khan added.
In a separate incident, city police gunned down an alleged extortionist in Kharadar. Kharadar SHO Pawan Kumar said a patrol encountered two suspects in Jodia Bazaar. After a firefight, one suspect, later identified as Shahzeb, was killed, while his accomplice escaped. A pistol was recovered from Shahzeb.
Police said Shahzeb was part of an extortion gang led by Jameel Changa. He had reportedly sent an extortion message to a trader at Jilani Centre a week ago and had delivered a similar demand to a builder of an under-construction high-rise in Kharadar two months prior. The suspect had also engaged in indiscriminate firing during his criminal activities, injuring several labourers.
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The police emphasized that these operations were part of ongoing efforts to curb violent crime and extortion in Karachi, and authorities are pursuing additional suspects linked to both incidents.