2 terrorists killed, over 60 suspects arrested during search operations in Karachi

Author: APP

KARACHI – Rangers and police have intensified search operations in Karachi after two army personnel were martyred by unidentified gunmen at the MA Jinnah Road on Tuesday.

According to details, Rangers conducted a search operation near Northern Bypass on a tip-off that criminals are present in the area upon which terrorists opened fire at the raiding party. Rangers personnel returned the fire as a result two terrorists were killed.

Rangers’ spokesperson informed media that the identity of the dead terrorists is not yet known. He said that Rangers recovered hand grenade and weapons from the custody of terrorists, involved in the killing of security personnel.

On the other hand, police arrested 20 suspects during a search operation in Manghopir area. According to South SSP, 35 other suspects were arrested during search operations in Saddar and areas around MA Jinnah Road.

Rangers also arrested one person during a search operation in Bheempura area while another five were arrested from MA Jinnah Road. The arrested persons were shifted to some undisclosed location for further investigation.

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