Karachi search operation underway, 15 held

KARACHI: Police has arrested fifteen suspects during a search operation that was carried out in different areas of Karachi in wee hours of Thursday, Geo News reported. Cases have also been launched against four suspects.

According to the police, the operation was launched on the intelligence report regarding presence of suspected criminals in the area of Chanesar Goth.

Police conducted raids along with special protection group, however, no suspects were present in the area at the time of operation but police apprehended 14 suspects in the presence of media personnel in the area.

Women in the area protested against the arrests due to which four persons were set free and sent back to home.

Police also carried out search operation in Majeed Colony area of Quaidabad and nabbed five suspects while other three were arrested from Gulshan-e-Maymar and the surrounding areas. Ammunition and a stolen motorcycle were also recovered from their possession.

A case was registered against a political party member named Siraj Qadri who is involved in extortion. He was arrested from Sir Syed Town area of North Karachi along with ammunition.