Police said a Tunisian national was arrested for illegally residing in the country
KARACHI: At least 20 suspects were detained ina combing search operation around Central Jail in the wee hours of Thursday, confirmed the police.
According to the authorities, 200 personnel from six stations of Gulshan town police remits took part in the operation ona tip-off about the presence of criminal groups in the area. The police also blocked entry and exit points of the area.
Police said biometric devices were used during the operation in Ghosia Colony.
Speaking to the media, Gulshan SPDr Fahad said that identity of the suspects —apprehended from near Central Jail — was being matched from the biometric devices. He added a foreign national was arrested by the officials.
"A Tunisian national, Ayub Ali, was arrested for illegally residing in the country," he said.
The Pakistan Army announced on Wednesday of starting a nationwide military operation, Radd-ul-Fasaad, which would include broad-spectrum security and counter-terrorism operations in Punjab, and continuation of ongoing operations acrossthe country.