[Dawn] Rangers forces launched an intensive targeted operation in 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...
's 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....
area on Thursday, hours after the severely tortured bodies of two paramilitary personnel were recovered from Mewa Shah Graveyard.
All entry and exit points of the restive area, marred by gang wars and drug mafias, were blocked as a large contingent of paramilitary personnel launched the operation against alleged criminals.
According to DawnNews, more than 12 people were also tossed in the clink
Book 'im, Mahmoud!
in the operation.
Rangers personnel also claimed to have freed at least three people held captive by criminals in the ongoing operation.
Earlier on Thursday, eight people, including two Rangers personnel, were killed in the violence-ridden city, police said.
The bodies of two Rangers personnel, bearing torture marks, were found from Mewa Shah Graveyard in Lyari.
Police said both personnel were severely tortured before being killed.
The victims belonged to the intelligence wing of Sindh Rangers and went missing since Wednesday while performing duty in Lyari.