Karachi's Sohrab Goth sealed off as Rangers operation continues

KARACHI: Rangers conducted an operation in various areas of Sohrab Goth in Karachi and took at least 300 suspects into custody, Express News correspondent Wasiq Muhammad reported on Saturday. The search operation began in houses in the area at 8am this morning. Entry and exit from the area has been closed off while the Rangers continue their raid. After conducting initial investigations, 285 suspects were released from custody. Sector commander Colonel Javed Baloch said that the 12 to 15 of suspects that are still in custody were involved in criminal activities. He also said that some of the suspects are members of banned outfits. However, more information about the arrests cannot be divulged at this time, Baloch added. One of the suspects was reportedly killed in an exchange of fire between Rangers and the suspects. Over 32 weapons were also seized during the raids.