KARACHI: An alleged criminal was shot dead, another succumbed to injuries followinghisarrest, and 15 others detained during various search operations being carried out early Thursday night in different localities of the metropolis, Geo News reported.
One suspect was killed Thursday night during a police encounter as he attempted to rob citizens in Orangi Town's Sector 9E area, police officials said.
Law enforcement agencies on Thursday night raided a gambling den in Karachi's Chanesar Goth and took into custody 15 suspects, police officers explained.
Gambling tools and equipment were also recovered during the operations, the officials added.
An operation — underway earlier in the city's Patel Para area late Thursday night — is now complete, leading law enforcement agencies (LEAs) to take into custody 10 alleged suspects for questioning, Geo News reported.
A door-to-door search is being carried out in order to apprehend suspected criminals, security officials revealed.
The operation was a joint effort of LEAs, including Karachi Police and Rangers; in addition, female officers are also part of the raid.
One suspect — who was arrested in a wounded state during an alleged police encounter in Karachi's Bhimpur area late last night — succumbed to injuries and passed away, police sources disclosed.
In a traffic incident that occurred during the wee hours, a speeding vehicle hit and killed one person near the metropolis' Star Gate area, rescue sources explained.