Rangers detain over 30 suspects in Karachi

Rangers personnel frisk suspects during a search operation in the Old Sabzi Mandi area of Karachi on Monday. - Online

A large contingent of security personnel cordoned off Eesa Nagri, Old Sabzi Mandi during the operation, blocking all entry and exit routes.

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By Our Correspondent

Published: Mon 23 Nov 2015, 11:00 PM

Last updated: Tue 24 Nov 2015, 10:52 AM

Islamabad: More than 30 suspects were detained on Monday when Rangers carried out a search operation near Old Sabzi Mandi area of Karachi, officials have said.
Rangers personnel started the door-to-door search operation early on Monday in the PIB Colony neighbourhood near Old Sabzi Mandi. The operation was conducted on intelligence about the presence of suspected criminals and members of banned outfits in the neighbourhood.
A large contingent of security personnel cordoned off Eesa Nagri, Old Sabzi Mandi during the operation, blocking all entry and exit routes.
The personnel - which also included female Rangers personnel - arrested 30 suspects during the five-hour-long operation, taking them to undisclosed locations for further interrogation. The operation comes days after gunmen shot down four Rangers personnel in the Ittehad Town locality.
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Our Correspondent

Published: Mon 23 Nov 2015, 11:00 PM

Last updated: Tue 24 Nov 2015, 10:52 AM

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