KARACHI: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested two target killers and recovered weapons during targeted action here on Wednesday.
SSP CTD Naveed Khawaja said that on a tip-off regarding presence of criminals, operation was conducted in Korangi area of the metropolis city Karachi. He said Imran and Zahid, belong to Raees Mama group and were wanted for several crimes. Zahid admitted to killing five people from a rival group in Korangi in 2011, SSP said, adding that Zahid also killed three people on orders of unit in-charge Irfan in 2009.
The other target-killer, Imran, was released from prison under NRO, SSP Naveed Khawaja said, adding that Imran was involved in Chakra Goth tragedy in which three police officials were martyred and over 27 people were injured.
The suspect was also wanted for killing of PPP and MQM workers, the official added.
The detained target killers were being interrogated after registering cases against them.
Meanwhile, crackdown against criminal elements under National Action Plan (NAP) continues in Karachi as four accused were taken into custody during police operations in different parts of the city.
According to details, police conducted an operation in Boat Basin area and arrested two accused involved in street crimes. Police sources said that arms, stolen motorcycle and mobile phones were recovered from arrested persons.
Police also conducted an operation at the Super Highway and arrested two accused. Police sources said that at least 144 bottles of liquor were recovered from the arrested accused. The arrested persons were shifted to police station for further investigation.
On the other hand, a spokesman of the Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat said that Rangers conducted a raid near Nagan Chowrangi and apprehended a leader of Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat named Saheeb Nadeem. He was shifted to some undisclosed location for further investigation.
