KARACHI: Various targeted operations in the metropolis led to the arrest of 19 criminal suspects including two members of the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
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The two alleged members of TTP were apprehended during a targeted raid on Super Highway, Sohrab Goth.
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Sources in police said that spy agency conducted the raid on an intercity bus where they nabbed two members of TTP. The suspects were identified as Shazullah and Dar Khan, agencies later took the detainees along with them. Sources further said that the security officials also recovered six hand grenades, four rifles and two detonators from their possession.
Separately, RangersÂ’ officials apprehended 17 suspects, including members of banned outfits, during targeted operation in Manghopir locality. Officials said the operation was conducted on a tip-off about the presence of suspected terrorists and criminals in Kunwari Colony area of Manghopir. Rangers claim that around one thousand security personnel including commandos and lady wing of the Rangers took part in the operation. The entire locality was also cordoned off during the operation hours. According to officials the members of banned outfits and other detainees were shifted to undisclosed location for further questioning. |