Outlawed 'militants' among 24 arrested in Karachi, CTD claims

E-Paper | July 25, 2026

KARACHI: Law enforcement agencies on Sunday claimed to have detained at least 24 suspects including 'militants' belonging to banned outfits during raids across the metropolis.

A senior police official told media that police’s Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested four suspected militants from Korangi Industrial Area of the city.

The CTD claims that the suspects namely Mohammed Shahid alias Zubair, Mohammed Ali, Manzoor Ahmed and Usman Ghani alias Baba belong to the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan and the sectarian terror group Lashkar-e-Jhangvi.

CTD SSP Usman Bajwa claimed that the suspects were involved in a number of terrorist activities including killing people from rival sects and the 2001 bomb attack on a gambling den in Ghas Mandi area.

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The 2011 blast at the largest gambling club in Ghas Mandi area of Lyari town claimed lives of at least 18 people and injured several others.

Separately, Pakistan Rangers Sindh carried out targeted raids in different areas of the city and apprehended 20 suspects including members of banned outfits, said a spokesperson of the paramilitary force.

The ‘operation’ against criminal elements in Pakistan’s commercial hub was initiated back in September 2013 after the federal cabinet empowered Rangers to lead a targeted advance with the support of police against criminals already identified by federal military and civilian agencies for their alleged involvement in targeted killings, kidnappings for ransom, extortion and terrorism in Karachi.

However, the Sindh Assembly last week passed a resolution asking for implementation of checks and conditions on Rangers’ special powers to raid and arrest suspects. The resolution states that Rangers will only have powers with respect to target killing, extortion, kidnapping for ransom and sectarian killing

The resolution, which was approved by the House, was criticised by opposition members who claimed the government wanted to seriously curtail the paramilitary force’s powers.

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Imtiaz Ali is a Karachi-based reporter for Dawn with over 25 years of experience in the field. His reporting portfolio encompasses crime, politics, and the provincial legislature, alongside coverage of the courts, government affairs, and the health sector.

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Saeed Masood

Dec 20, 2015 09:39pm

Good job ...may God keep you in His stron and powerful protection...Ameen

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Adil

Dec 20, 2015 10:44pm

Thank you sindh police. Thank you qaim ali shah

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aslam shaikh

Dec 20, 2015 11:02pm

Rangers should be given a mandate and power to catch all criminals whichever party and whichever political level.

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Mare

Dec 21, 2015 04:27am

@Adil this is happening despite Aaim Ali Shah, not because of him.

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Cyrus

Dec 21, 2015 06:22am

They are hiding among 20 million but the Chief Minister of Sindh does not want them captured or killed.

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Concerned Pakistani

Dec 21, 2015 06:38am

Good Job Finally some positive news.

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Lost Lakha

Dec 21, 2015 06:51am

It must be borne in mind by all concerned that, all enemies of Pakistan are from within and not from outside, the outsiders only exploit and use them. Likewise, they are the enemies of Islam as well; for all their deeds are though not Islamic; yet they are carried out in the name of Islam. Misinterpretation and Misuse of Islam is in itself Blasphemy, therefore, their punishment should be in accordance with Islamic Laws!

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havbibullah

Dec 21, 2015 08:57am

Rangers just arrested them but not finished them ? Don't expect from PPP government to let them release for one or other reason

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