Rangers arrest eight suspected criminals

The Rangers on Friday arrested eight suspects during raids in different parts of the city. According to a spokesperson for the Rangers, Ali Asghar Bajrani was arrested in Malir City for his involvement in various extortion cases, kidnapping for ransom, blackmailing and aerial firing.

During raids in Sacchal and Saudabad, Umer Farooq, Arbaz Zubair, Khaliq, Ali Ahmed alias Raza and Aslam alias Mali were apprehended for being involved in various street crime cases, robberies and lifting motorcycles.

Moreover, Rashid alias Chatta and Zubair Jahanzaib alias Bari, affiliated with the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-London, were arrested in Nazimabad for their alleged involvement in various criminal cases.

The Rangers personnel also claimed to have seized arms and ammunition from the suspects. They were later handed over to the police for further legal proceedings. The paramilitary force and police have been busy in conducting the Karachi Operation against criminals since September 5, 2013. The Rangers and police have so far arrested hundreds of criminals, including the members of political parties, and religious and banned militant outfits.