Two suspected target killers arrested in Karachi

E-Paper | May 03, 2026

Police arrested two suspected target killers in Karachi on Monday.

The suspects, Syed Raza Haidar Zaidi and Jameeluddin, were wanted for the murder of a police constable who was shot dead in 2001.

The accused were arrested from Liaquatabad Super Market, an area usually bustling with people. Two hand grenades and two pistols were also confiscated from their possession.

Liaquatabad Superintendent Police Saqib Ibrahim said four cases have been registered against the two.

Over the past year in particular, law-enforcement agencies have claimed comprehensive success in tackling serious crime in Pakistan’s largest city since the operation to restore law and order in Karachi began in late 2013.

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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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Houlbelat

Dec 26, 2016 05:19pm

It is highly appalling that, despite all these arrests of target killers, the curse is still persisting with no respite in sight.

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Abdul Hameed

Dec 26, 2016 05:36pm

Due to loop holes in our police investigation and judicial system, the alleged criminals manage to escape the punishment.

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newpak

Dec 26, 2016 07:36pm

They killed a police officer 16 years ago, and they were caught now. That is incredible police work

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