[DAWN] KARACHI: The south zone police on Thursday claimed to have locked awayKeep yer hands where we can see 'em, if yez please!
eight suspected hit men allegedly belonging to a "famous political party of Bloody Karachi
...formerly the capital of Pakistain, now merely its most important port and financial center. It is among the largest cities in the world, with a population of 18 million, most of whom hate each other and many of whom are armed and dangerous...
," the Karachi-south DIG said.
Speaking at a presser at his office, Dr Jamil Ahmed added that the held hit men had 'confessed' to killing at least one dozen people in different parts of the city.
The DIG-South said the suspects -- Mohammed Kalam Bihari; Kamran, alias Kami; Adnan, alias Audi; Farhan; Haider Aijaz; Shahbaz; Syed Shahroz and Ateeb -- were detained in the Lyari
...one of the eighteen constituent towns of the city of Karachi. It is the smallest town by area in the city but also the most densely populated. Lyari has few schools, substandard hospitals, a poor water system, limited infrastructure, and broken roads. It is a stronghold of ruling Pakistan Peoples Party. Ubiquitous gang activity and a thriving narcotics industry make Lyari one of the most disturbed places in Karachi, which is really saying a lot....
and Malir areas.
Two Kalashnikovs, two pistols, one car and several mobile phones were seized from their possession, he added.
They have allegedly killed people in Orangi Town, Pakistain Bazaar, Iqbal Market, Zaman Town, North Nazimabad and Nazimabad areas.
Asked about identity of the victims, Dr Jamil merely said that the suspects had no personal enmity with them (victims). Apart from assassinations, they were involved in extortion and street crimes, he added.
He said that Mohammed Kalam Bihari and Haider Aijaz were "known hit mans" while the rest were their accomplices.
Replying to a question, the DIG-South admitted that street crimes were a serious problem as there were many complaints of citizens specially in Clifton and Defence areas regarding it.
He added that he had given special task to SSP-South Dr Mohammed Farooq to control street crimes in Clifton and Defence and that a new cop shoppe, Sahil, had been set up for this purpose.