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Three members of Karachi's 'Honda Civic Gang' arrested

Police says the suspects were arrested during an alleged police encounter

By Web Desk
January 22, 2021

  • Police say suspects had robbed a house in Gulistan-e-Jauhar's Block 11.
  • The suspects are said to be part of the 'Honda Civic Gang'.
  • Police recover Kalashnikov, 9mm pistols and other arms from suspects.

KARACHI:  Three members of the 'Honda Civic Gang' were arrested on Friday during an alleged police encounter in Karachi's Gulistan-e-Jauhar area. 

The police said the suspects had robbed a house in Gulistan-e-Jauhar's Block 11.

An exchange of fire started when a police party arrived at the crime scene. The police said four suspects fled while firing straight at the police.

The law enforcement agency said that the suspects are part of the Honda Civic Gang and have been committing crimes for quite some time.

The arrested include Wasim 'Commando', Javed Shafique and Amin.

The police said that they have recovered a Kalashnikov, 9mm pistols and other arms from the suspects.

They also said that mobile phones, jewelery, cameras and some cash had also been recovered from the suspects.