Targeted operations: 30 arrested from different Karachi areas

E-Paper | March 16, 2026

KARACHI: Police and Rangers personnel have arrested at least 30 suspects after conducting targeted operations on Thursday in different parts of Karachi.

Targeted search operations were carried out in different areas including Naseerabad, Pipri, Ghafur Basti, Mehran Town, Daud Goth,Sarjani Town, New Karachi, Bilal Colony, Gharibabad, Seaview, and Garden.

According to a Rangers spokesperson, a large number of weapons were confiscated during the raids. He claimed that the arrested suspects were affiliated with different political groups and some were also involved in the ongoing ‘gang war’ in Lyari.

Meanwhile, a special Police team of the SSP Central raided a political party’s office in North Nazimabad from where they also claim to have confiscated arms and ammunition during the raid.

Police said they have registered a case against a local office bearer of the party for illegal possession of weapons.

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US CENTCOM

Sep 12, 2013 05:28pm

The deteriorating security situation in Karachi is a serious concern for the nation of Pakistan. Karachi is the largest city of Pakistan, and the ongoing surge in violence impacts the rest of the country. We

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zak

Sep 12, 2013 08:01pm

Name the political parties involved otherwise you are denying the public information.

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Sarwat

Sep 13, 2013 03:00am

That's it, 30, Oh I forgot, our bright Nisar sahib hinted all the bad guys to hide and announced that the operation timing. What a waste of operation. Nisar should be punished for that.

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K.A.Muhammad

Sep 13, 2013 05:42am

"According to a Rangers spokesperson, a large number of weapons were confiscated during the raids. He claimed that the arrested suspects were affiliated with different political groups and some were also involved in the ongoing

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