KARACHI: Five people were killed and one injured in different incidents of violence in Karachi, DawnNews reported.

Four bodies were recovered near Dhabeji area of Karachi’s National Highway. The victims were killed as a result of firing.

One person was also gunned down and another sustained injuries due to firing near Gharibabad underpass.

Targeted Operation

The Rangers and police personnel conducted targeted operation in several areas of Karachi and arrested at least 12 suspects including an alleged target killer.

The raids were carried out in the areas of Pathan Colony, Gulshan-i-Iqbal, Millat Colony, Chaman Colony, Mansehra Colony, Afghan Basti and North Karachi.

The suspected target killer was allegedly involved in the killings of 10 people, police sources said.

Heavy quantity of arms and ammunition were also recovered from those arrested.

Karachi, the largest metropolitan city of Pakistan, is riddled with targeted killings, gang wars, and kidnappings for ransom, extortion and terrorism. Targeted operations led by Rangers’ forces with the support of police are ongoing in the city under a directive issued by the federal government against criminals already identified by federal, military and civilian agencies.