LEAs speed up action against criminals, 5 accused killed in four encounters

KARACHI: The Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) have suddenly speeded up action against criminal in Karachi and killed five accused in four alleged encounters, Geo News reported.

Sindh Rangers spokesman said two alleged terrorists were killed in a shootout in Baldia Town area of the city.

According to a Rangers spokesman, the paramilitary force carried out a raid on a tip off in Ittehad Town locality. The spokesman said both the men involved in recent terror attacks on Rangers opened fire on the raiding party.

He said that the terrorists were killed when the Rangers returned fire. Identities of the deceased were yet to be ascertained.

A Lyari gang war accused was been killed in encounter with police in Baghdadi area on late Saturday night.

The accused has been identified as Sameer.

In a separate shootout, a dacoit was killed in alleged police encounter at Super Highway near Sohrab Goth.

According to SSP Marli, Rao Anwar the accused has been identified as Shah Kalam. His two accomplices managed to escape.

Rao Anwar further said an accused identifies as Siddique commando, who was arrested in injured condition after encounter in Labor square Landhi, succumbed to injuries. He was involved in murder and kidnapping for ransom.