The suspect was arrested on Saturday night in an operation by the Specialized Investigation Unit of police from near the Kati Pahari area of Orangi Town. - File Photo

KARACHI: Police arrested a suspected target killer from the troubled area of Orangi Town on Saturday, DawnNews reported.

The suspect was arrested on Saturday night in an operation by the Specialized Investigation Unit near the Kati Pahari area of Orangi Town.

According to police, the alleged target killer admitted to committing three murders during investigation. The suspect was also reported to have had two pistols in possession at the time of the arrest.

Based on information provided by the suspect, police further discovered a torture cell in a raid on the Shah Faisal area of Orangi Town. Moreover, a dead body was also found to be buried at the location.

The victim was identified to be a resident of Kati Pahari.

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