LJ man killed in encounter; several arrested in Karachi raids

E-Paper | May 22, 2026

KARACHI: Police and Rangers in a combined operation on Saturday killed Qari Naushad, an allegedly key member of outlawed group Lashkar-i-Jhangvi, and arrested three others from Karachi’s Lyari Town, DawnNews reported.

The combined operation conducted by police and Rangers personnel was carried out following a tip-off.

During the encounter, an exchange of fire took place between the suspects and security personnel which resulted in the killing of Naushad.

Rangers personnel said that two light machine guns (LMG)s, five sub-machine gun (SMG), two repeaters, six rocket launchers and 186 bullets locally called as awan bombs were recovered from the suspect’s possession.

The suspect was wanted for crimes of a heinous nature, including murder.

Targeted operations

Law-enforcement agencies also detained three members of a political party from Lyari Town.

They were identified by the names of Akhtar Baloch, Wasim alias Chotu and Akhtar Kala alias Brohi.

Separately, Rangers personnel conducted a targeted operation in the city’s Gulshan-i-Hadeed area and arrested two suspects.

Also, late last night, police conducted a search operation and arrested at least 40 suspects from the city’s Delhi Colony area where an explosion had killed at least six people on Friday.

A First Information Report (FIR) was also registered against unknown persons at the Frere police station in relation to yesterday’s explosion.

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Iqbal

Apr 26, 2014 01:17pm

Arresting one LJ man, another key member, recovering a bunch of arsenal is never going to be enough. Arrest the real key members like Aurengzeb Farooqi might do something. But no they won't because he's strategic depth that must be contained from going overboard with the sectarian warfare but certainly not eliminated from the "game". It's a recipe for disaster but that's only obvious if one's read the history of such acts in other parts of the world. For our establishment, history is well... history!

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sameer

Apr 26, 2014 01:32pm

do not leave a single terrorist on the soil of Pakistan.

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Zak

Apr 26, 2014 02:08pm

Good- one down 1000 to go.

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raj

Apr 26, 2014 04:01pm

If PTI whose constituency it is do not condemn their supported party namely TTP Pakistan will always face terror.

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Naveed Javed

Apr 26, 2014 04:56pm

Well Done Sindh Police, the only institution in Pakistan who is fighting these butchers these days! Proud of you and your scrifices in this war against terrorism!

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Yawar

Apr 26, 2014 05:22pm

Good job police and Rangers. Now it is up to our courts to show similar courage and not bow down to these criminals. Each and every sectarian hate mongering murderer, Sunni or Shia, should be hanged without any delay.

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Aamir

Apr 26, 2014 05:38pm

They kill hundreds & you kill one. Soon we will be victorious against these terrorists.

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Man from UNCLE

Apr 26, 2014 06:47pm

How People are excited that one terrorist down..............one million to go and another million in the making. Don't forget that land mafias and other thugs are awaiting their turns...........Yes I know I am 'Debbie downer' but everyone needs a reality check.

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Ahmed

Apr 26, 2014 07:06pm

OK, now that so much ammunition has been found. Authorities need to find all links this guy had. Investigate all of them to the extend that you reach to those who are masterminding such terrible crimes. And, above all show result of investigation to public.

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Khalid

Apr 26, 2014 08:18pm

Just kill all the terrorists in Pakistan. Irrespective of where they are. The citizens of Pakistan are with you. These people have made lives of the average Pakistani citizen a hell. People can not go to work, can not take their families out. Women can not wear their jewellery, no one can hold a nice mobile phone, everyone is scared to carry cash, people can not take their families out without fear and so on. What kind of society we have become because of these people. Keep up the good work.

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