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January - 2 
According to a delayed report, a suspect associated with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and said to have connection to the November 11, 2010 bombing of the CID offices in Civil Lines area of Karachi was arrested by security officials in Rahimyar Khan District of Punjab while he was returning f
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According to a delayed report, a suspect associated with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and said to have connection to the November 11, 2010 bombing of the CID offices in Civil Lines area of Karachi was arrested by security officials in Rahimyar Khan District of Punjab while he was returning from Karachi on November 12, 2010 reports Dawn.
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January - 2 
The Police on January 2 arrested eight suspected terrorists, along with their leader Tanvir Abbas, involved in series of target killings, from different parts of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Daily Times. The suspected arrestees reportedly belonged to a banned outfit and were inv
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The Police on January 2 arrested eight suspected terrorists, along with their leader Tanvir Abbas, involved in series of target killings, from different parts of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Daily Times. The suspected arrestees reportedly belonged to a banned outfit and were involved in act of terrorism since March 2, 2009.
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January - 5 
Police on January 5 arrested eight suspects involved in target killings in different parts of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports The Express Tribune. Speaking to the media, Karachi Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Fayyaz Leghari said that the suspects had been arrested near belonged
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Police on January 5 arrested eight suspects involved in target killings in different parts of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports The Express Tribune. Speaking to the media, Karachi Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Fayyaz Leghari said that the suspects had been arrested near belonged to a banned outfit and had so far confessed to killing 12 persons. Five suspects were arrested earlier and interrogation of them led to the arrest of three others. The name of the leader of this group is Tanvir Abbas. According to the CCPO, the group, which has been active since March 2009 and has around 18 members, is active in the areas of Orangi, Buffer Zone, Malir and New Karachi. The suspects were hired as target killers and were paid regular salaries.
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January - 12 
The Special Investigation Unit of the Sindh Police on January 12 arrested three former students of Karachi University involved in attacking the Imamia Student Organisation (ISO) with a bomb on December 28, 2010, reports Daily Times. The suspects included Mohammad Omer alias Chota, Hafeez Ullah alias
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The Special Investigation Unit of the Sindh Police on January 12 arrested three former students of Karachi University involved in attacking the Imamia Student Organisation (ISO) with a bomb on December 28, 2010, reports Daily Times. The suspects included Mohammad Omer alias Chota, Hafeez Ullah alias Bilal and Syed Faiz Ali and are running their own outfit ‘Punjabi Mujahideen’. The arrests were made after a brief encounter at Mauripur road in Karachi and two hand grenades, one Kalashnikov, two repeaters, two TT pistols and one high roof vehicle were also recovered from their possession. The suspects are said to be former workers of Islami Jamiat Talaab from where they were expelled in 2007. The suspects are reported to be following Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) ideology, which is evident from the fact that they got training in Waziristan, Augi and Miranshah areas of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
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January - 19 
Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Sindh Police arrested Chaman Gulzar, an alleged cadre of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) from Kharadar, a neighbourhood of Saddar Town in Karachi, hiding in Karachi’s Sohrab Goth, a suburb of Gadap Town. The arrested TTP member belonged to Bajaur Agency i
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Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Sindh Police arrested Chaman Gulzar, an alleged cadre of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) from Kharadar, a neighbourhood of Saddar Town in Karachi, hiding in Karachi’s Sohrab Goth, a suburb of Gadap Town. The arrested TTP member belonged to Bajaur Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). During the investigation Gulzar revealed that he was working under the supervision of ‘commander’ Shina in Bajaur Agency.
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January - 19 
Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of the Sindh Police arrested an alleged militant, Tariq Jadoon of the Tehreek-e-Punjabi Mujahideen (TPM), from Mehmoodabad area of Karachi. Jadoon was wanted in December 28, 2010 Karachi University bomb blast and in the murder of a university student, Atif, in 2008.
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Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of the Sindh Police arrested an alleged militant, Tariq Jadoon of the Tehreek-e-Punjabi Mujahideen (TPM), from Mehmoodabad area of Karachi. Jadoon was wanted in December 28, 2010 Karachi University bomb blast and in the murder of a university student, Atif, in 2008. A Tula-Tokarev (TT) pistol was also recovered from his possession.
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January - 20 
Security agencies arrested three target killers involved in the killings of Awami National Party (ANP) workers from Superhighway in the limits of Gadap Town Police station. The arrested persons, identified as Muddasir alias Chief, Atif Shahab and Raees alias Arastu were running their own gang and in
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Security agencies arrested three target killers involved in the killings of Awami National Party (ANP) workers from Superhighway in the limits of Gadap Town Police station. The arrested persons, identified as Muddasir alias Chief, Atif Shahab and Raees alias Arastu were running their own gang and involved in several terrorist related activities.
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February - 5 
The law enforcement agencies (LEAs) have detained over 100 suspects, including several political workers during an overnight search operation in Karachi. According to Police sources, the Godhra search operation, which was triggered after an armed clash between Deoband and Barelvi sects in Godhra are
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The law enforcement agencies (LEAs) have detained over 100 suspects, including several political workers during an overnight search operation in Karachi. According to Police sources, the Godhra search operation, which was triggered after an armed clash between Deoband and Barelvi sects in Godhra area of New Karachi area on September 4.
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February - 15 
The intelligence agencies sleuths raided a private hospital in North Nazimabad town of Karachi and arrested a suspected Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’, Sarzameen Khan, who was under treatment for bullet injuries over there.
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The intelligence agencies sleuths raided a private hospital in North Nazimabad town of Karachi and arrested a suspected Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’, Sarzameen Khan, who was under treatment for bullet injuries over there.
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February - 18 
Hyderabad Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Munir Ahmed Sheikh claimed on February 18 that Police arrested a cadre of the outfit involved in recent series of bomb blasts in Sindh, reported Dawn. The DPO avoided disclosing names of the suspects, saying it would compromise investigation.
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Hyderabad Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Munir Ahmed Sheikh claimed on February 18 that Police arrested a cadre of the outfit involved in recent series of bomb blasts in Sindh, reported Dawn. The DPO avoided disclosing names of the suspects, saying it would compromise investigation.
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February - 22 
In Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town, Police arrested one Sajid, who was stated to be a member of the banned outfit LeJ, and an aide of LeJ leader Qasim Ganjja, in the precincts of Aziz Bhatti Police Station. During the interrogation the accused confessed that he had targeted four persons, including Syed Yawar A
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In Gulshan-e-Iqbal Town, Police arrested one Sajid, who was stated to be a member of the banned outfit LeJ, and an aide of LeJ leader Qasim Ganjja, in the precincts of Aziz Bhatti Police Station. During the interrogation the accused confessed that he had targeted four persons, including Syed Yawar Abbas Jaffery, a senior worker of Mohajir Quami Movement (MQM), and was also setting a target killing plot in Karachi.
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February - 22 
Sindh Police on February 22 arrested two militants, including a close aide of slain Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘chief’ Baitullah Mehsud and a cadre of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), in separate raids at different areas of Karachi, reported Daily Times. Anti Extremists Cell (AEC) of the Crime Investi
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Sindh Police on February 22 arrested two militants, including a close aide of slain Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘chief’ Baitullah Mehsud and a cadre of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ), in separate raids at different areas of Karachi, reported Daily Times. Anti Extremists Cell (AEC) of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) arrested Alauddin Barki, a close aide of Baitullah Mehsud and an alleged member of TTP from Sohrab Goth area and recovered a TT pistol from his possession. The militant’s name was also included in CID’s Red Book List as he had links with terrorists in the city.
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February - 24 
The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Sindh Police on February 24 arrested a suspected Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant, identified as Rahim Zada alias Sher Muhammad, son of Abdul Wakeel, from Feature Colony in Landhi area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Daily Times.
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The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Sindh Police on February 24 arrested a suspected Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant, identified as Rahim Zada alias Sher Muhammad, son of Abdul Wakeel, from Feature Colony in Landhi area of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, reports Daily Times. Officials said Muhammad was not only nominated in a number of crime cases but was also placed in the most wanted list of Malakand Agency. They said that Muhammad, who was booked in several cases of crime, including abduction for ransom and attacks on check posts, had escaped from Malakand Agency and was hiding at Feature Colony in Landhi.
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March - 9 
the Sindh Police arrested four alleged members of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Anti-Extremist Cell (AEC) and Counter Terrorism Unit of the Sindh Police’s Crime Investigation Department (CID) disclosed the arrests of four alleged members of TTP and claimed to have recovered one suicide jacke
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the Sindh Police arrested four alleged members of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Anti-Extremist Cell (AEC) and Counter Terrorism Unit of the Sindh Police’s Crime Investigation Department (CID) disclosed the arrests of four alleged members of TTP and claimed to have recovered one suicide jacket, explosives, hand grenades, one smoke bomb, one detonator, 10-meter detonator wire, three Kalashnikovs, three TT pistols, five kilogram hashish and weapons from their possession during an encounter in Metrovil area of Orangi Town in Karachi. However, TTP Karachi Chapter chief Qari Zaman, Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) member Qari Abid Mehsud, Tayab Mehsud and Shuja Mehsud, managed to escape. CID officials said that these terrorists have also been involved in an attack on Intelligence and Police officials at Sohrab Goth area of the District on January, 15, 2009 when Anti-Violent Crime Unit team raided terrorists’ hideout to recover an abducted Hindu filmmaker Satish Anand.
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April - 3 
The Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested a Lashkar-e-Balochistan (LeB) militant Abdul Qadir Kalmati alias Raketi while he was planting explosives at the Garden Police Headquarters in Karachi, reports Express Tribune. A raid at a place near the Kathore Mor led the Police to t
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The Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested a Lashkar-e-Balochistan (LeB) militant Abdul Qadir Kalmati alias Raketi while he was planting explosives at the Garden Police Headquarters in Karachi, reports Express Tribune. A raid at a place near the Kathore Mor led the Police to the goldmine of weapons, where they found 107 dynamite sticks, four electronic detonators, an anti-tank mine, a BM rocket and 10 remote-control switches. LeB was held responsible for the earlier attacks at Police Stations in the city. “We have also found a hit list,” the Police chief revealed, adding, “Their next targets were famous personalities, higher officials in the Police, the Government as well as sensitive installations.” Kalmati confessed that his outfit is also funded by a “foreign country”. However, that country’s name was not disclosed.
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April - 8 
Crime Investigation Department of Sindh Police arrested two suspected militants belonging to the Qari Shakeel group of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) from Sohrab Goth of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 8, reports The Express Tribune. The arrested militants were identified as Shah
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Crime Investigation Department of Sindh Police arrested two suspected militants belonging to the Qari Shakeel group of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) from Sohrab Goth of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on April 8, reports The Express Tribune. The arrested militants were identified as Shahid alias Goli and Mohammad Sharif alias Malang. Two pistols and ammunition were recovered from their hideout. A hit list, which included names of prominent political party leaders and traders in Karachi, was also recovered from their possession.
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April - 18 
New Karachi town Police claimed to have arrested a target killer, one Waqas, who belonged to the Mohajir Qaumi Movement-Haqiqi (MQM-H) in the limits of Khawaja Ajmair Nagri Police Station and recovered 30 bore pistols from his possession. Waqas confessed during initial course of interrogation that h
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New Karachi town Police claimed to have arrested a target killer, one Waqas, who belonged to the Mohajir Qaumi Movement-Haqiqi (MQM-H) in the limits of Khawaja Ajmair Nagri Police Station and recovered 30 bore pistols from his possession. Waqas confessed during initial course of interrogation that he targeted three MQM activists in Mehmoodabad and three others at Mominabad area after the killing of his party leader Akhter Hussain.
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April - 18 
Sindh Police claimed to have arrested five alleged target killers involved in the recent spate of target killings through separate encounters and the Police recovered one Kalashnikov and three 9mm pistols from their possessions. According to Central Investigation Department (CID) Police, four target
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Sindh Police claimed to have arrested five alleged target killers involved in the recent spate of target killings through separate encounters and the Police recovered one Kalashnikov and three 9mm pistols from their possessions. According to Central Investigation Department (CID) Police, four target killers were arrested after a brief encounter within the remits of Eidgah Police Station. The arrested were identified as Owais Baloch, Zahid, Liaquat and Shah Jahan.
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April - 20 
Special Investigation Unit (SIU) claimed to have arrested a target killer, Tahir alias Rizvi, from Orangi Town along with a TT pistol from his possession. The officer informed that Tahir was involved in three murders committed in the Manghopir area as well as recky and pointation of targets.
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Special Investigation Unit (SIU) claimed to have arrested a target killer, Tahir alias Rizvi, from Orangi Town along with a TT pistol from his possession. The officer informed that Tahir was involved in three murders committed in the Manghopir area as well as recky and pointation of targets.
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April - 25 
A suspect, identified as Mustafa Rehman Orakzai, belonging to Al Mukhtar faction of TTP, was arrested on April 25 for his alleged involvement in the April 21 Karachi’s Rami Club bombing in which 18 people were killed and 41 injured, reports Dawn. Police also recovered 20 kilogrammes of explosives,
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A suspect, identified as Mustafa Rehman Orakzai, belonging to Al Mukhtar faction of TTP, was arrested on April 25 for his alleged involvement in the April 21 Karachi’s Rami Club bombing in which 18 people were killed and 41 injured, reports Dawn. Police also recovered 20 kilogrammes of explosives, a rocket, two hand grenades and a TT pistol from the suspect. Investigations revealed that Omar Baloch was the ring leader of the outfit.
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April - 27 
Sindh Police and its Crime Investigation Department (CID) arrested five alleged target killers. According to sources, a CID Police team raided a house in Mauripur and arrested one target killer, Bakht Chandio and recovered a TT pistol and ammunition from his possession. Liaquatabad Town Police arres
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Sindh Police and its Crime Investigation Department (CID) arrested five alleged target killers. According to sources, a CID Police team raided a house in Mauripur and arrested one target killer, Bakht Chandio and recovered a TT pistol and ammunition from his possession. Liaquatabad Town Police arrested two target killers, identified as Irfan and Junaid, allegedly involved in killing of the younger brother of SHO Super Market police station Shafiq Tanoli. Orangi Town Police arrested a target killer from Pirabad area who was allegedly involved in more than 10 murders. Mochko Police arrested Wakeel Khan involved in the murder of a Police constable Abid in January 2008 at Mochko area and recovered a TT pistol from his possession.
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April - 29 
The Rangers claimed to have detained 11 suspects and recovered illegal weapons from their possession in Baldia Town, reported Dawn.
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The Rangers claimed to have detained 11 suspects and recovered illegal weapons from their possession in Baldia Town, reported Dawn.
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May - 2 
Liaquatabad Police claimed to have detained 31 suspected assailants allegedly involved in riots and violence within Liaquatabad town.
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Liaquatabad Police claimed to have detained 31 suspected assailants allegedly involved in riots and violence within Liaquatabad town.
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May - 5 
A cadre of Sunni Tehreek (ST), identified as Salamuddin alias Shahzad Lahoti, was killed in Narainpura area within the precincts of Eidgah Police Station. Later, Rangers claimed that they arrested one Mahmood and recovered a TT pistol from his possession.
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A cadre of Sunni Tehreek (ST), identified as Salamuddin alias Shahzad Lahoti, was killed in Narainpura area within the precincts of Eidgah Police Station. Later, Rangers claimed that they arrested one Mahmood and recovered a TT pistol from his possession.
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May - 5 
A member of the Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ), Haji Masood-ur-Rehman, was killed and two other members were injured when unidentified assailants fired at them at Khando Goth area of North Nazimabad in Karachi on May 5, reports Daily Times. Later, Police claimed to have arrested one Ijlal Hussain, on
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A member of the Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ), Haji Masood-ur-Rehman, was killed and two other members were injured when unidentified assailants fired at them at Khando Goth area of North Nazimabad in Karachi on May 5, reports Daily Times. Later, Police claimed to have arrested one Ijlal Hussain, on the suspicion of Rehman’s murder.
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May - 12 
The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Sindh Police on May 12 claimed to have arrested four alleged militants of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Bader Mansoor group, affiliated with Punjab Taliban, including a student of University of Karachi and recovered 25 kilogram of explosives, two suicid
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The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Sindh Police on May 12 claimed to have arrested four alleged militants of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) Bader Mansoor group, affiliated with Punjab Taliban, including a student of University of Karachi and recovered 25 kilogram of explosives, two suicide jackets, three Kalashnikovs, six grenades, three pistols, a LMG rifle and various sorts of detonators and electronic devices from their possession in a raid in the limits of Pirabad Police Station in Karachi, reports Daily Times. The arrested were identified as, Habibullah, Habib-ur-Rehman, Babar Iqbal alias Bubbly and their mastermind Maaz alias Irfan.
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May - 17 
A senior al Qaeda Yemeni operative, Muhammad Ali Qasim Yaqub alias Abu Sohaib Al Makki, was arrested by security agencies in Karachi on May 17, reports Daily Times. An Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) report stated that the arrest of Al Makki is a major development in unravelling the al Qaeda
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A senior al Qaeda Yemeni operative, Muhammad Ali Qasim Yaqub alias Abu Sohaib Al Makki, was arrested by security agencies in Karachi on May 17, reports Daily Times. An Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) report stated that the arrest of Al Makki is a major development in unravelling the al Qaeda network operating in the Pakistan-Afghanistan border region.
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May - 18 
Police claimed to have arrested two assailants allegedly involved in target killings during a raid in Sharifabad area on May 18, reports Daily Times. The accused were identified as Khalid Hussain alias Mamu and Naeem. Police recovered two hand grenades, one repeater and four TT pistols.
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Police claimed to have arrested two assailants allegedly involved in target killings during a raid in Sharifabad area on May 18, reports Daily Times. The accused were identified as Khalid Hussain alias Mamu and Naeem. Police recovered two hand grenades, one repeater and four TT pistols.
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May - 20 
Police arrested a would-be suicide bomber and two of his handlers belonging to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on May 20 who were planning terror attacks in the financial hub Karachi, reported The News. "We have arrested three militants, Alam Zaib, Hasandar Sheena and Inaamur Rehman from Orangi to
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Police arrested a would-be suicide bomber and two of his handlers belonging to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) on May 20 who were planning terror attacks in the financial hub Karachi, reported The News. "We have arrested three militants, Alam Zaib, Hasandar Sheena and Inaamur Rehman from Orangi town neighbourhood on a tip-off today," Karachi Police chief Saud Mirza said, adding, "They were members of TTP cell in Swat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa being run by Abu Mansoor."
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May - 27 
Security agencies arrested six militants from Sindh and Punjab Districts on May 27 in connection with May 22 terrorist attack on PNS Mehran airbase in Karachi, reports Dawn. Five of the suspects were arrested from Shah Faisal and Model colonies of Karachi and the sixth identified as Qari Qaiser was
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Security agencies arrested six militants from Sindh and Punjab Districts on May 27 in connection with May 22 terrorist attack on PNS Mehran airbase in Karachi, reports Dawn. Five of the suspects were arrested from Shah Faisal and Model colonies of Karachi and the sixth identified as Qari Qaiser was arrested from a seminary in Chak 363-GB on Sattiana Road in Faisalabad District of Punjab province. Qaiser was arrested for his alleged links with terrorists who attacked the naval base. However, the Police did not confirm the arrest and said no Policeman took part in the raid.
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May - 29 
Anti-Extremism Cell of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) on May 29 claimed to have arrested four Sunni Tehreek (ST) activists in connection with target killing incidents across Karachi and recovered a triple two riffle and two TT pistols from their possession, reported Daily Times. One M
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Anti-Extremism Cell of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) on May 29 claimed to have arrested four Sunni Tehreek (ST) activists in connection with target killing incidents across Karachi and recovered a triple two riffle and two TT pistols from their possession, reported Daily Times. One Muntazir Imam, an alleged target killer arrested from Gulshan-e-Iqbal area, confessed during interrogation that he was involved in the murder of Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) leader Abdul Ghafoor Nadeem and his son Mawia on March 11, 2010 at Nazimabad, and 11 others. Imam also admitted that he was involved in the murder of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) cadre Omar Dhobi at Aram Bagh. During interrogation Imam revealed that the four other militants arrested were involved in the murder of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activists.
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May - 31 
Anti-Extremist Cell (AEC) of Sindh Police claimed to have arrested four alleged militants of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) after an alleged encounter on Hub River Road in Karachi. The arrested included Munawar Alam, Mohammad Shahid, Khawaja Talat and Mohammad Ali for their involvement in sectarian killin
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Anti-Extremist Cell (AEC) of Sindh Police claimed to have arrested four alleged militants of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) after an alleged encounter on Hub River Road in Karachi. The arrested included Munawar Alam, Mohammad Shahid, Khawaja Talat and Mohammad Ali for their involvement in sectarian killings, kidnapping for ransom and robberies in the city. The Police also recovered two kalashnikovs, one 222 rifle, one TT pistol and a Suzuki Khyber (Q-2814) from their possession. Interrogations reveal that the accused also confessed to the killing of four persons, namely, Barkat Ali, a Shia man in Sharah-e-Noor Jahan; Mumtaz Qadri, Pesh Imam belonging to Barelvi school of thought in Godhra Camp, New Karachi and two cadres of Sunni Tehreek (ST), Izzat Gul and Adnan Sheikh in New Karachi Industrial Area.
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May - 31 
In the District, the Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested an absconding militant Ghulam Rasool Khoso from Chamra Chowrangi along with a TT pistol accused involvement in two murder cases.
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In the District, the Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested an absconding militant Ghulam Rasool Khoso from Chamra Chowrangi along with a TT pistol accused involvement in two murder cases.
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June - 2 
Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Sindh Police claimed to have arrested a suspected Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant, Khan Afsar Mohmand alias Jawad, from Manghopir area of Karachi, reports Express Tribune. He is involved in numerous target killings, kidnapping for ransom and extortio
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Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Sindh Police claimed to have arrested a suspected Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant, Khan Afsar Mohmand alias Jawad, from Manghopir area of Karachi, reports Express Tribune. He is involved in numerous target killings, kidnapping for ransom and extortion cases. A TT pistol and ammunition was allegedly seized from him and a hit list containing the names of senior leaders of Political parties and Police officers was also found on him. Afsar is believed to have joined the TTP in Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) where he conducted militant operations against the Armed Forces. He is said to be closely linked with TTP’s Qari Shakeel group based in the northern areas and is charged of killing seven people in 2010 and one person named Farooq Ahmed in January 2011. Moreover, he carried out most of the murders within the jurisdiction of Pirabad, Mominabad and Site A. It was reported that there are more than a dozen active members of Afsar’s TTP cell in Karachi, who remain at large. The preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspect along with other TTP members was planning a huge suicide bombing mission in Karachi.
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June - 9 
Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested one Chaudhry Mohammad Riaz alias Raju from Saddar area for supplying heavy explosives and ammunition to the terrorist outfits, including the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).
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Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested one Chaudhry Mohammad Riaz alias Raju from Saddar area for supplying heavy explosives and ammunition to the terrorist outfits, including the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA).
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June - 9 
Pakistan authorities arrested five Paramilitary troopers for shooting dead a youth, Sarfraz Shah, on June 8 at point blank range in a public park in Karachi, reports Indian Express. Pakistani Security Forces are often accused of using excessive force and abusing ordinary citizens.
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Pakistan authorities arrested five Paramilitary troopers for shooting dead a youth, Sarfraz Shah, on June 8 at point blank range in a public park in Karachi, reports Indian Express. Pakistani Security Forces are often accused of using excessive force and abusing ordinary citizens.
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June - 11 
Anti-Extremist Cell (AEC) of Sindh Police arrested two alleged militants, Abdul Razzak alias Omer and Rashid Iqbal alias Basit, belonging to the Punjab Chapter of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and recovered 20 kilogrammes of explosives, two hand grenades, two TT pistols, 20 feet detonating wire,
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Anti-Extremist Cell (AEC) of Sindh Police arrested two alleged militants, Abdul Razzak alias Omer and Rashid Iqbal alias Basit, belonging to the Punjab Chapter of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and recovered 20 kilogrammes of explosives, two hand grenades, two TT pistols, 20 feet detonating wire, 200 bullets from Frontier Colony in Karachi on June 12, reported Daily Times. During the initial course of interrogation Abdul Razzak said that he was affiliated with Commander Wali Mehsud who was the successor of Qari Hussain, a mastermind of suicide bombings and held himself responsible of provoking youth in Karachi, preparing them for suicide bombings and sectarian target killings. He further revealed that he was also responsible to use them for abduction for ransom and robberies for getting money to help TTP fighting in Waziristan region of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA).
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June - 24 
The Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested four alleged terrorists belonging to different religious outfits and recovered explosives from their possession during separate raids in different parts of Karachi. The Anti-Extremist Cell (AEC) of the CID arrested two Jandullah milit
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The Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested four alleged terrorists belonging to different religious outfits and recovered explosives from their possession during separate raids in different parts of Karachi. The Anti-Extremist Cell (AEC) of the CID arrested two Jandullah militants, identified as Mohammad Saleem alias Rizwan alias Jihadi alias Taliban and Rizwan Ali and one Commander of Swat Chapter of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) identified as Nazeer Ahmed alias Waqas in Mauripur and SITE areas. Liaquatabad Town Police claimed to have arrested an accused allegedly belonging to Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM).
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July - 5 
On July 5, 10 people were shot dead and nearly 24 others were wounded in firing in Orangi town. Firing broke out shortly after aasilaints opened fire at the Awami National Party’s (ANP) Rahim Khan Swati in Qasba Colony, critically injuring him. Orangi Superintendent of Police (SP) Khurram Waris said
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On July 5, 10 people were shot dead and nearly 24 others were wounded in firing in Orangi town. Firing broke out shortly after aasilaints opened fire at the Awami National Party’s (ANP) Rahim Khan Swati in Qasba Colony, critically injuring him. Orangi Superintendent of Police (SP) Khurram Waris said that six people were killed and about 10 were injured. He claimed to have arrested two suspects each from the ANP and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) and said more arrests were under way. “It’s nothing. There is nothing to worry about,” he said when he was asked about the situation. “It’s just an [ethno-linguistic] scuffle and the people who died are also [from the two ethno-linguistic groups]. A few are affiliated with political parties,” he added. However, ANP Sindh spokesperson Qadir Khan demanded the Government to take action against the assailants attacking Pashto-speaking people. He said that according to initial reports, four ANP activists have been killed and at least six were injured. He said that more killings were expected and the details were being gathered. “They are picking our men off one by one,” he said. Meanwhile, according to a statement, MQM chief Altaf Hussain said that the citizens of Karachi were being punished as the MQM had left the Government and joined the ranks of the opposition in Sindh.
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July - 9 
Security Forces (SFs) took partial control of the troubled areas of Orangi Town, Qasba Colony and Kati Pahari. Heavy contingents of Security Forces (SFs) entered Qasba Colony and Kati Pahari. They did not face any resistance. Police and Rangers claimed arrest of at least 100 miscreants and recovery
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Security Forces (SFs) took partial control of the troubled areas of Orangi Town, Qasba Colony and Kati Pahari. Heavy contingents of Security Forces (SFs) entered Qasba Colony and Kati Pahari. They did not face any resistance. Police and Rangers claimed arrest of at least 100 miscreants and recovery of weapons from them. The details about the alleged terrorists booked by SFs were not disclosed.
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July - 12 
The Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested seven alleged accused involved in incidents of violence in Karachi, including a militant of Swat Chapter of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Ali Imran alias Imran Shah. The Police also claimed to have recovered four Kalashnikov, two
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The Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested seven alleged accused involved in incidents of violence in Karachi, including a militant of Swat Chapter of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Ali Imran alias Imran Shah. The Police also claimed to have recovered four Kalashnikov, two shotguns, one 7mm rifle, and eight kilogrammes hashish.
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July - 14 
CID Police arrested a target killer, Rafiq Rangar, from Haryana Colony along with a Kalashnikov. The accused is involved in the murders of two Pakistan People’s Party activists Aamir Baloch and Waseem Baloch.
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CID Police arrested a target killer, Rafiq Rangar, from Haryana Colony along with a Kalashnikov. The accused is involved in the murders of two Pakistan People’s Party activists Aamir Baloch and Waseem Baloch.
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July - 24 
Law enforcers claimed to have arrested over half a dozen suspects during search operations in Baldia Town.
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Law enforcers claimed to have arrested over half a dozen suspects during search operations in Baldia Town.
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July - 27 
Police detained a dozen people from Shah Faisal Colony. IG Sindh Wajid Ali Durrani said at least 90 suspects are arrested in connection with target killings in Karachi, reported Express Tribune.
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Police detained a dozen people from Shah Faisal Colony. IG Sindh Wajid Ali Durrani said at least 90 suspects are arrested in connection with target killings in Karachi, reported Express Tribune.
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July - 29 
Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) detained and released nearly 70 suspects in an overnight search operation in various parts of Karachi
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Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) detained and released nearly 70 suspects in an overnight search operation in various parts of Karachi
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July - 31 
An alleged member of LeJ, Wasim Channa, was arrested from Jamshed Quarters and one Kalashnikov was recovered from his possession.
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An alleged member of LeJ, Wasim Channa, was arrested from Jamshed Quarters and one Kalashnikov was recovered from his possession.
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July - 31 
Crime Investigation Department (CID) and Anti Extremist Cell (AEC) claimed to have arrested four militants of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), one of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) and two Lyari gangsters during separate raids in the city. Four TTP militants Abdul Rehman, Nazrab Khan, Azhar Mahmood and Ah
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Crime Investigation Department (CID) and Anti Extremist Cell (AEC) claimed to have arrested four militants of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), one of Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) and two Lyari gangsters during separate raids in the city. Four TTP militants Abdul Rehman, Nazrab Khan, Azhar Mahmood and Ahmed Khan were arrested from Sohrab Goth along with one Kalashnikov, one repeater, two hand grenades and three TT pistols during a raid on a tip-off in Sohrab Goth. He said the arrested terrorists after getting extortion from the business community in the city had sent the amount worth millions of rupees to their commander Abdul Wali alias Omar Khalid in Waziristan and were also involved in target killings of the people in the city.
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August - 11 
Police claimed that two alleged suspects involved in the burning of vehicles were arrested.
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Police claimed that two alleged suspects involved in the burning of vehicles were arrested.
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August - 16 
an aide of Baitullah Mehsud, identified as Fazal Hussain, was arrested along with weapon and live ammunition in the Jackson Police precincts in Karachi, reports Daily Times. a team of Crime Investigation Department (CID), headed by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Fayyaz Khan, conducted a raid
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an aide of Baitullah Mehsud, identified as Fazal Hussain, was arrested along with weapon and live ammunition in the Jackson Police precincts in Karachi, reports Daily Times. a team of Crime Investigation Department (CID), headed by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Fayyaz Khan, conducted a raid at Maulvi Tamizuddin Khan Road, near KMC Park in Sultanabad area, within the jurisdiction of Jackson Police Station and arrested a close aide of Baitullah Mehsud, namely Fazal Hussain Mehsud alias Baba, son of Burhanuddin and recovered a TT pistol along with four rounds. The accused Fazal Hussain used to provide medical assistance to all injured militants of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Karachi.
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August - 18 
Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Karachi Saud Mirza said that more than 100 accused have been arrested and that killers would be brought to justice, The News reported. Mirza said there is no political pressure on Police and the Police is carrying out its actions without any discrimination
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Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Karachi Saud Mirza said that more than 100 accused have been arrested and that killers would be brought to justice, The News reported. Mirza said there is no political pressure on Police and the Police is carrying out its actions without any discrimination
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August - 23 
Baldia Police also claimed to have arrested a target killer, Ejaz Chutto, at New Sultan Road. Chutto admitted to have murdered three Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) workers, including Ali Nawaz Baloch.
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Baldia Police also claimed to have arrested a target killer, Ejaz Chutto, at New Sultan Road. Chutto admitted to have murdered three Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) workers, including Ali Nawaz Baloch.
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August - 23 
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP, Central) Asim Qaimkhani and SSP (South) Naeem Sheikh claimed to have arrested four militants belonging to Akram Baloch group of gangsters operating in Layari from North Nazimabad area. They were arrested after an encounter with Police in North Nazimabad on the n
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Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP, Central) Asim Qaimkhani and SSP (South) Naeem Sheikh claimed to have arrested four militants belonging to Akram Baloch group of gangsters operating in Layari from North Nazimabad area. They were arrested after an encounter with Police in North Nazimabad on the night of August 19 but their arrests were disclosed on August 23. The militants were identified as Shahnawaz Baloch, Rafiq, Mustafa Baloch and Naeem Jan. Police recovered weapons and drugs from their possession. They confessed to have been involved in 13 cases of murder, attempt to murder and abduction.
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August - 25 
Sindh Police claimed to have detained 40 more suspects during August 25-night search operation. The sources further said that the Sindh Police claimed to have taken some 40 more suspects into custody during search operation in Bilal Colony, Chakra Goth, Pak Colony, Nishtar Road, Raxer Bridge, Old Go
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Sindh Police claimed to have detained 40 more suspects during August 25-night search operation. The sources further said that the Sindh Police claimed to have taken some 40 more suspects into custody during search operation in Bilal Colony, Chakra Goth, Pak Colony, Nishtar Road, Raxer Bridge, Old Golimar, Jehanabad, Saleh Muhammad Goth and Ghattar Baghicha, and recovered weapons and drugs from their possession. According to Police sources, Sindh Police, which launched ‘surgical search operation’ on August 23 with the assistance of Rangers, have so far detained over 100 suspects from different troubled areas of the metropolis.
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August - 26 
Police and Ranges jointly carried out search operation in different parts of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, detaining 12 suspects on August 26 (today), reported The News. According to the details, Police and Rangers launched search operation in Bilal Colony area of Korangi and arrested mo
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Police and Ranges jointly carried out search operation in different parts of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh, detaining 12 suspects on August 26 (today), reported The News. According to the details, Police and Rangers launched search operation in Bilal Colony area of Korangi and arrested more than 12 suspects. Talking to media, Federal Minister of Interior Rehman Malik said that the operation would soon be launched in affected parts of Pak Colony area.
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August - 27 
The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Sindh Police claimed on August 27 to have arrested three suspected militants in the city’s Korangi industrial area, reports Dawn. A statement issued by the CID said that Tariq, Danish and Shah were captured during a raid conducted in a congested area near
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The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Sindh Police claimed on August 27 to have arrested three suspected militants in the city’s Korangi industrial area, reports Dawn. A statement issued by the CID said that Tariq, Danish and Shah were captured during a raid conducted in a congested area near Vita Chowrangi.The CID said that the three were associated with the banned Lashkar-i-Jhangvi (Lj) group and trained in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) for executing ‘different jobs’ in Karachi. They had plans to attack senior politicians and prominent religious personalities. The CID team seized five kilograms of explosive material, six mortar rounds, 15 detonators, nine devices, two electric wire sets, three TT pistols, several bullets and a snatched car. The militants confessed that they had committed several crimes in Karachi, including killings and kidnapping, according to the CID statement.
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August - 31 
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested a suspected Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant, Akhtar Ayub alias Khan, during a raid in SITE area of Karachi on August 31, reports The Express Tribune. CID Anti-Extremist cell chief, SSP Chaudhry Alsam Khan said that Akhtar Ayub was linked
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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested a suspected Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militant, Akhtar Ayub alias Khan, during a raid in SITE area of Karachi on August 31, reports The Express Tribune. CID Anti-Extremist cell chief, SSP Chaudhry Alsam Khan said that Akhtar Ayub was linked to the Fazlullah group of the TTP and earlier masterminded suicide bombings. Twenty-five kilogrammes of explosive materials, along with detonators and other materials used in bombs were recovered from the arrested militant.
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September - 2 
The law enforcement agencies (LEAs) have detained 123 more suspects and recovered arms and drugs from their possession during search operation in different parts of Karachi, including Kharadar, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Surjani, Malir and Gulistan-e-Jauhar. According to a handout issued from Rangers head o
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The law enforcement agencies (LEAs) have detained 123 more suspects and recovered arms and drugs from their possession during search operation in different parts of Karachi, including Kharadar, Gulistan-e-Jauhar, Surjani, Malir and Gulistan-e-Jauhar. According to a handout issued from Rangers head office, the law enforcers recover one 7mm rifle, one 12-bore repeater, one 12-bore rifle, four TT pistols, 161 vine bottles and one motorcycle from the possession of 18 suspects who were arrested from Surjani, Khuda Ki Basti, Ghas Mandi and Khokhrapar areas.
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September - 3 
The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Sindh Police on September 3 arrested an alleged terrorist belonging to Hezbollah, involved in bank robberies, street crimes, encounters and snatching of motorbikes and other heinous crimes in a raid at PECHS area near UBL Bank along Tariq Road in Karachi,
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The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Sindh Police on September 3 arrested an alleged terrorist belonging to Hezbollah, involved in bank robberies, street crimes, encounters and snatching of motorbikes and other heinous crimes in a raid at PECHS area near UBL Bank along Tariq Road in Karachi, reports Daily Times. The arrested man was identified as Abid Hussain Bangash, a member of Hezbollah. The Police recovered a Kalashnikov, two hand grenades and cash from his possession.
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September - 4 
Rangers and Police arrested over a dozen suspects, including four alleged target killers, during search operation in Bakra Piri in Lyari and Pak Colony’s Jehanabad and their surrounding areas in Karachi.
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Rangers and Police arrested over a dozen suspects, including four alleged target killers, during search operation in Bakra Piri in Lyari and Pak Colony’s Jehanabad and their surrounding areas in Karachi.
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September - 7 
Sindh Police on September 7 arrested six persons, including a target killer, in separate raids at various parts of Karachi, the provincial metropolis of Sindh, reports Daily Times. According to Police, an accused Qasim alias Babloo, who is said to be a target killer, was arrested from Sector 7-A of
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Sindh Police on September 7 arrested six persons, including a target killer, in separate raids at various parts of Karachi, the provincial metropolis of Sindh, reports Daily Times. According to Police, an accused Qasim alias Babloo, who is said to be a target killer, was arrested from Sector 7-A of Surjani in the limits of Surjani Police Station. The accused during initial course of investigation confessed to have murdered over 12 persons while Police also recovered a 9mm pistol from his possession. Further, Frere Police arrested five persons namely Kareem, Shareef, Abdul Malik, Jamal and Gulfam from Cantonment area. The accused were involved in an armed clash at Mehran Terrace of Cantonment area. Three repeaters, one shotgun and four TT pistols were recovered from their possession.
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September - 8 
Law enforcement agencies (LEAs) on September 8 detained some 330 suspects, including 14 political workers, two target killers, two extortionists and former nazim (mayor) of Baldia town, Kamran Akhtar, during search operation at different parts of the provincial metropolis Karachi, reports Daily Time
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Law enforcement agencies (LEAs) on September 8 detained some 330 suspects, including 14 political workers, two target killers, two extortionists and former nazim (mayor) of Baldia town, Kamran Akhtar, during search operation at different parts of the provincial metropolis Karachi, reports Daily Times. The sources said the law enforcers also recovered weapons, including 28 kalashnikovs, 18 pistols, 40 TT pistols, nine snatched bikes and some 3,000 rounds from their possession. Sources said over 2,000 Rangers personnel along with Policemen and sniffer dogs participated in the operation at different parts of the city, including Al-Rahim Apartment, Pehalwan Goth, Yousuf Plaza, FB Area, Baldia Town, Saeedabad, Rangar Mohalla, Banaras, Sohrab Goth and New Karachi.
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September - 8 
The inhabitants of Baldia staged a protest demonstration against the search operation outside the camp of Sachal Rangers 60 Wing in Baldia Town. The sources said the Rangers had arrested two target killers, Kamran Lamba and Imran, belonging to a religious party from sector 5 A in New Karachi and rec
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The inhabitants of Baldia staged a protest demonstration against the search operation outside the camp of Sachal Rangers 60 Wing in Baldia Town. The sources said the Rangers had arrested two target killers, Kamran Lamba and Imran, belonging to a religious party from sector 5 A in New Karachi and recovered two Kalashnikovs, two 9-mm pistol and 300 rounds from them.
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September - 10 
Crime Investigation Department (CID) and Anti-Extremist Cell claimed to have arrested 11 suspects, including five alleged target killers, during separate raids in different parts of the city.
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Crime Investigation Department (CID) and Anti-Extremist Cell claimed to have arrested 11 suspects, including five alleged target killers, during separate raids in different parts of the city.
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September - 10 
Police and Rangers took 40 persons into custody and recovered huge cache of weapons from their possession.
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Police and Rangers took 40 persons into custody and recovered huge cache of weapons from their possession.
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September - 11 
Search operation by law enforcement agencies (LEAs) was in full swing as around 300 more suspects were taken into custody in various parts of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on September 11, reports Daily Times. According to Police sources, over 2,000 Rangers personnel along with Policemen
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Search operation by law enforcement agencies (LEAs) was in full swing as around 300 more suspects were taken into custody in various parts of Karachi, the provincial capital of Sindh on September 11, reports Daily Times. According to Police sources, over 2,000 Rangers personnel along with Policemen and sniffer-dogs conducted search operation in different parts of the city, including Lyari, Nayaabad, Daryabad, Agra Taj colony, Bihar colony, Baldia Town, Saeedabad, New Karachi, Iqbal Plaza near Radio Pakistan, Jackson, Gul Bahar and Rangar Mohalla. Some 200 suspects were detained along with huge cache of heavy weapons. LEAs detained some 100 persons from Iqbal Plaza and nearby buildings located along MA Jinnah Road while several suspects were apprehended from Baldia, Sherpao Colony, Shah Faisal Colony, Keamari, Nazimabad and other areas. Sunni Tehreek (ST) headquarters in Risala area and Mohajir Qaumi Movement-Haqiqi (MQM-H) office at Sherpao Colony were also passed through search exercise. LEAs also sealed the house of People’s Amn Committee chief Uzair Baloch during the operation.
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September - 12 
At least 17 suspects, including political workers, were detained by the law enforcement agencies (LEAs) in targeted search operations at different parts of Karachi on September 12, reports Daily Times.
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At least 17 suspects, including political workers, were detained by the law enforcement agencies (LEAs) in targeted search operations at different parts of Karachi on September 12, reports Daily Times.
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September - 12 
LEAs after a brief encounter at Khawaja Ajmair Nagri Sector 5A-1 arrested Hubul Bengali who is said to be the worker of a religious political party. His other accomplice namely Arshad K-2 escaped under the cover of heavy gunshots. Police official said the accused was involved in the murders of three
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LEAs after a brief encounter at Khawaja Ajmair Nagri Sector 5A-1 arrested Hubul Bengali who is said to be the worker of a religious political party. His other accomplice namely Arshad K-2 escaped under the cover of heavy gunshots. Police official said the accused was involved in the murders of three workers of banned Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) during a recent clash.
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September - 12 
Seven more suspects along with heavy weapons were detained from Pioneer Apartments at Abul Hassan Ispahani Road during a search operation. Some five suspects namely Janan Khan, Zar Malook, Naveed, Babar and Ismail were detained from Rasheedabad in the limits of Pirabad Police Station. LEAs also
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Seven more suspects along with heavy weapons were detained from Pioneer Apartments at Abul Hassan Ispahani Road during a search operation. Some five suspects namely Janan Khan, Zar Malook, Naveed, Babar and Ismail were detained from Rasheedabad in the limits of Pirabad Police Station. LEAs also recovered one Kalashnikov, four TT pistols, several rounds and narcotics from their possession. A CCTV camera, which was used to monitor the movement of LEAs were recovered. The accused belonged to one of the notorious criminal groups namely Bhaloo group.
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September - 14 
CID separately arrested a target killer Rehan, accused in several heinous crimes, including firing at police van, robberies and kidnapping from Hyderi area. Five persons Muhammad Riyaz, Shoaib, Asad, Rafiq and Nazeer Hussain were arrested in the limits of Frere Police Station. Police claimed to have
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CID separately arrested a target killer Rehan, accused in several heinous crimes, including firing at police van, robberies and kidnapping from Hyderi area. Five persons Muhammad Riyaz, Shoaib, Asad, Rafiq and Nazeer Hussain were arrested in the limits of Frere Police Station. Police claimed to have recovered several gold biscuits from the accused Shoaib and Asad, who were involved in Glass Tower robbery.
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September - 14 
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sohrab Goth Iftikhar Lodhi disclosed that a target killer, Kashif Raza Abidi, was arrested from Gulshan-e-Maymar. DSP Lodhi said that the accused confessed to have murdered two Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activists.
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Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sohrab Goth Iftikhar Lodhi disclosed that a target killer, Kashif Raza Abidi, was arrested from Gulshan-e-Maymar. DSP Lodhi said that the accused confessed to have murdered two Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activists.
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September - 14 
New Karachi Industrial Area Police arrested three persons Muhammad Irfan, Muhammad Danish and Rasheed and recovered three TT pistols and several rounds from their possession.
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New Karachi Industrial Area Police arrested three persons Muhammad Irfan, Muhammad Danish and Rasheed and recovered three TT pistols and several rounds from their possession.
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September - 14 
The law enforcement agencies (LEAs) on September 14 arrested over 100 suspects, including three target killers, two robbers and two extortionists, in separate raids in Karachi, reports Daily Times. Six of the 100 suspects are said to Afghans. The LEAs recovered 100 weapons of different types.
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The law enforcement agencies (LEAs) on September 14 arrested over 100 suspects, including three target killers, two robbers and two extortionists, in separate raids in Karachi, reports Daily Times. Six of the 100 suspects are said to Afghans. The LEAs recovered 100 weapons of different types.
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September - 15 
As many as 60 suspects, including political workers, were detained by the law enforcement agencies (LEAs) during targeted search operations in different parts of Karachi on September 15, reports Daily Times.
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As many as 60 suspects, including political workers, were detained by the law enforcement agencies (LEAs) during targeted search operations in different parts of Karachi on September 15, reports Daily Times.
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September - 15 
LEAs also conducted a raid at Old Golimar and Pak Colony areas and arrested four target killers Sohail, Ali, Pervez and Alam recovering huge cache of weapons from their possession. Police sources said that they were involved in target killings and riots.
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LEAs also conducted a raid at Old Golimar and Pak Colony areas and arrested four target killers Sohail, Ali, Pervez and Alam recovering huge cache of weapons from their possession. Police sources said that they were involved in target killings and riots.
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September - 15 
Saudabad police conducted a raid at Malir railway crossing area and arrested a target killer Zafar alias Andha and recovered one Kalashnikov from his possession. Police said Andha belongs to a political party. LEAs also conducted raids at Landhi No 1 and Tipu Sultan Allah Wali Colony but as per sour
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Saudabad police conducted a raid at Malir railway crossing area and arrested a target killer Zafar alias Andha and recovered one Kalashnikov from his possession. Police said Andha belongs to a political party. LEAs also conducted raids at Landhi No 1 and Tipu Sultan Allah Wali Colony but as per sources, no one could be arrested from these areas.
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September - 18 
As many as 52 suspects, including a target killer, were arrested in surgical operation in different areas of Karachi on September 18, reports Daily Times. The major operation was conducted at P&T Colony from where several suspects were apprehended. The colony was located in Gizri where heavy conting
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As many as 52 suspects, including a target killer, were arrested in surgical operation in different areas of Karachi on September 18, reports Daily Times. The major operation was conducted at P&T Colony from where several suspects were apprehended. The colony was located in Gizri where heavy contingents of Rangers and Police, including women personnel, cordoned off the area. They recovered licensed and unlicensed weapons from the area. The operation was also conducted at Zia Colony, Korangi and some areas of Mauripur where Rangers and Police recovered weapons and booked several suspects.
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September - 18 
Law enforcement agencies (LEAs) also conducted a raid in Orangi Town, Sector 10 and detained two persons. Sources said they had come from other areas and recently settled in Orangi Town.
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Law enforcement agencies (LEAs) also conducted a raid in Orangi Town, Sector 10 and detained two persons. Sources said they had come from other areas and recently settled in Orangi Town.
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September - 22 
Khawaja Ajmair Nagri and Garden Police arrested five criminals and recovered five TT pistols and several rounds from their possessions.
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Khawaja Ajmair Nagri and Garden Police arrested five criminals and recovered five TT pistols and several rounds from their possessions.
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September - 22 
Mauripur Police claimed to have arrested two extortionists from Mauripur Greeks. According to Police, they conducted a raid at Mauripur Greeks and arrested Kamran and Farman, recovering TT pistols from their possession. They said that the accused belonged to an extortionist group and demanded PKR 0.
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Mauripur Police claimed to have arrested two extortionists from Mauripur Greeks. According to Police, they conducted a raid at Mauripur Greeks and arrested Kamran and Farman, recovering TT pistols from their possession. They said that the accused belonged to an extortionist group and demanded PKR 0.2 million from Abdul Qayyum, an accountant of Keamari town office.
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September - 22 
Police also conducted a raid at Liaquatabad No 4 and arrested Kashif alias Darzi, recovering three Kalashnikovs, two repeaters and two hand grenades from his possession.
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Police also conducted a raid at Liaquatabad No 4 and arrested Kashif alias Darzi, recovering three Kalashnikovs, two repeaters and two hand grenades from his possession.
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September - 22 
Sindh Police claimed to have arrested nine persons, including a target killer, during raids at different areas of the metropolis Karachi. Crime Investigation Department (CID) arrested a target killer, Siikander alias Ali, involved in Korangi Chakra Goth riots after an encounter from Korangi area.
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Sindh Police claimed to have arrested nine persons, including a target killer, during raids at different areas of the metropolis Karachi. Crime Investigation Department (CID) arrested a target killer, Siikander alias Ali, involved in Korangi Chakra Goth riots after an encounter from Korangi area.
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September - 23 
The law enforcement agencies (LEAs) on September 23 claimed to have detained around 40 suspects, including six target killers, from different parts of provincial metropolis of Sindh, Karachi and recovered huge quantity of weapons from their possession during the surgical operation, reports Daily Tim
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The law enforcement agencies (LEAs) on September 23 claimed to have detained around 40 suspects, including six target killers, from different parts of provincial metropolis of Sindh, Karachi and recovered huge quantity of weapons from their possession during the surgical operation, reports Daily Times.
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September - 24 
The Crime Investigation Department of Police in Karachi arrested a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’, identified as Masood al Rehman Mehsud, in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, along with a suicide jacket and a Kalashnikov in his possession, reports Dawn. The accused Rehman Mehsud is a native of Sararogh
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The Crime Investigation Department of Police in Karachi arrested a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’, identified as Masood al Rehman Mehsud, in Gulshan-e-Iqbal, along with a suicide jacket and a Kalashnikov in his possession, reports Dawn. The accused Rehman Mehsud is a native of Sararogha region in South Waziristan, where he was made the TTP ‘commander’.
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September - 25 
The law enforcement agencies (LEAs) on September 25 continued the surgical operation in various localities of Karachi, including Lyari, held 150 suspects, recovered huge cache of weapons and found two torture cells, reports Daily Times. In a raid in Lyari, they cordoned off Gul Muhammad Lane, Na
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The law enforcement agencies (LEAs) on September 25 continued the surgical operation in various localities of Karachi, including Lyari, held 150 suspects, recovered huge cache of weapons and found two torture cells, reports Daily Times. In a raid in Lyari, they cordoned off Gul Muhammad Lane, Nayabad, Slaughter Yard, Singo Lane, Shah Baig Lane, Chakiwara, Kalakot and other areas. Sources said the law enforcers also held Zafar Baloch leader of Aman Committee but released him within couple of hours. However, Rangers did not confirm his arrest. Rangers also picked up over 130 suspects but released many of them except 17 alleged terrorists including Rashid Rekha, Mullah Nisar, Saeed, Rashid alias Tension, Asif and Hanif. The sources also confirmed that Rangers recovered three dungeons where people were brought for tortures and killing. The two were recovered from Gul Muhammad Lane and one from Nayabad while Rangers was yet to confirm the recovery of dungeons. The LEAs also seized cameras installed in various locations and mobile jamming devices. Rangers claimed to have recovered a huge cache of weapons, including licensed weapons. The illegal weapons recovered were rocket launchers, SMGs, hand grenades, Kalashnikovs and other sophisticated weapons.
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September - 26 
Sindh Police on September 26 arrested 14 people, including ten target killers, along with their weapons during raids in several areas of Karachi, the provincial metropolis of Sindh, reports Daily Times. According to reports, Anti-Extremists Cell of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Sindh P
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Sindh Police on September 26 arrested 14 people, including ten target killers, along with their weapons during raids in several areas of Karachi, the provincial metropolis of Sindh, reports Daily Times. According to reports, Anti-Extremists Cell of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Sindh Police arrested four target killers and recovered weapons from their possession. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Chauhadry Aslam said a Police party conducted raid in Rasheedabad, Baldia on a tip off and arrested four target killers namely Anees-ur-Rehman, Abdul Rehman, Aslam Peerzada and Nasir Saeed, recovering a Kalashnikov, three pistols and several rounds from their possession. The SSP said that during initial interrogation, the accused confessed to have been involved in eight cases of target killings, including murders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf activist Hafeez-ur-Rehman alias Botal in April 2009, Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) activist Qamar Abbas alias Gogi in May 2009, Sunni Tehreek activist Farhan Qadri and his wife in Baldia in April 2011, Awami National Party UC-7 Baldia president Khalid Khan in May 2010 and another PPP activist Zafar alias Supari in August 2010.
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October - 2 
Three suspects were arrested from Katti Pahari area in Karachi during a search operation on October 2, reports Express Tribune. According to reports, Police were attacked by residents of the area as they reached Katti Pahari to conduct the operation. The Police cordoned off a mosque and a madrassa (
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Three suspects were arrested from Katti Pahari area in Karachi during a search operation on October 2, reports Express Tribune. According to reports, Police were attacked by residents of the area as they reached Katti Pahari to conduct the operation. The Police cordoned off a mosque and a madrassa (seminary) in the area to search for a Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’, Mullah Akbar. However, the presence of the Taliban ‘commander’ could not be confirmed.
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October - 3 
The Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) claimed to have arrested 39 suspects and recovered weapons in raids that were carried out at several areas of Karachi. Anti-Extremism Cell (AEC) of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested five target killers allegedly involved in the kill
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The Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) claimed to have arrested 39 suspects and recovered weapons in raids that were carried out at several areas of Karachi. Anti-Extremism Cell (AEC) of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested five target killers allegedly involved in the killings of 17 political workers in Karachi. Pakistan Rangers, Sindh also claimed to have arrested at least 22 suspects, including political workers and Lyari gangsters.
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October - 6 
At least eight suspects, including two target killers, were arrested in separate raids in Karachi. Rangers raided head office of ST and arrested its central leaders Shahid Ghauri and Mubeen Qadri. ST spokesman strongly condemned the detention of party's central leaders.
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At least eight suspects, including two target killers, were arrested in separate raids in Karachi. Rangers raided head office of ST and arrested its central leaders Shahid Ghauri and Mubeen Qadri. ST spokesman strongly condemned the detention of party's central leaders.
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October - 7 
Crime Branch Police claimed to have arrested a target killer, identified as Naveedur Rehman alias Salar, from Orangi Town and recovered a TT pistol from his possession. The accused confessed to his involvement in 13 cases of target killings. Naveed said he belonged to a political party. He said q fe
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Crime Branch Police claimed to have arrested a target killer, identified as Naveedur Rehman alias Salar, from Orangi Town and recovered a TT pistol from his possession. The accused confessed to his involvement in 13 cases of target killings. Naveed said he belonged to a political party. He said q few years ago, some unidentified men opened fire on him in which he received bullet injuries. After his recovery, he joined a political party to take revenge.
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October - 9 
Rangers during search operation in various areas arrested three alleged target killers and handed over to Police, reports The News. Meanwhile, Police also carried out search operation in various areas of the metropolis arresting six suspects and recovered weapons from their possession.
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Rangers during search operation in various areas arrested three alleged target killers and handed over to Police, reports The News. Meanwhile, Police also carried out search operation in various areas of the metropolis arresting six suspects and recovered weapons from their possession.
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October - 9 
Rangers, Police and Frontier Constabulary (FC) detained over 60 suspects involved in unrest in the city but released most of them after initial course of interrogation.
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Rangers, Police and Frontier Constabulary (FC) detained over 60 suspects involved in unrest in the city but released most of them after initial course of interrogation.
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October - 11 
New Karachi Industrial Area Police claimed to have arrested an extortionist namely Tariq Ejaz and recovered a TT pistol from his possession. Police said that the accused was involved in several cases of extortion and belonged to a religious political party.
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New Karachi Industrial Area Police claimed to have arrested an extortionist namely Tariq Ejaz and recovered a TT pistol from his possession. Police said that the accused was involved in several cases of extortion and belonged to a religious political party.
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October - 11 
The Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) on October 11 claimed to have arrested 10 more suspects from different areas of Karachi and also recovered weapons from their possessions, reports Daily Times. Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested a militant, identified as Mohammad Rafique
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The Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) on October 11 claimed to have arrested 10 more suspects from different areas of Karachi and also recovered weapons from their possessions, reports Daily Times. Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested a militant, identified as Mohammad Rafique from Quaidabad area and recovered a Light Machine Gun (LMG), one rifle, a TT pistol and 96 rounds from his possession. “During interrogation he confessed to have been involved in several cases of street violence”.
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October - 12 
Clifton Police claimed to have arrested at least two alleged target killers allegedly involved in several cases of target killings. The suspects were identified as Daniyal and Faisal Ansari. They were arrested from Zamzama area. Two sub-machine guns, two TT pistols and a motorcycle were also recover
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Clifton Police claimed to have arrested at least two alleged target killers allegedly involved in several cases of target killings. The suspects were identified as Daniyal and Faisal Ansari. They were arrested from Zamzama area. Two sub-machine guns, two TT pistols and a motorcycle were also recovered from their possessions.
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October - 12 
Five alleged target killers and an alleged member of the gang war were arrested during separate raids in different parts of Karachi. Anti-Extremist Cell (AEC) of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested two alleged target killers, identified as Obaid Khan, alias Burst and Ta
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Five alleged target killers and an alleged member of the gang war were arrested during separate raids in different parts of Karachi. Anti-Extremist Cell (AEC) of the Crime Investigation Department (CID) claimed to have arrested two alleged target killers, identified as Obaid Khan, alias Burst and Tariq Mustafa alias Arif Burger from a graveyard in Islamia Colony, Orangi Town within the jurisdiction of Pirabad Police Station and also recovered one Kalashnikov and two 9mm pistols from their possessions.
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October - 13 
Sindh Rangers claimed to have arrested eleven suspects besides recovering weapons from their possession in separate raids conducted in Karachi. According to Rangers officials, two persons were detained from Gadap Town while one more was arrested near Piyala Hotel, North Nazimabad.
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Sindh Rangers claimed to have arrested eleven suspects besides recovering weapons from their possession in separate raids conducted in Karachi. According to Rangers officials, two persons were detained from Gadap Town while one more was arrested near Piyala Hotel, North Nazimabad.
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October - 16 
As many as 50 suspected militants were detained on October 16 in various parts of Karachi reported Daily Times. According to details, Police accompanied by a heavy contingent of Special Protection Group’s commandos conducted an operation in Sultanabad’s Hijrat Colony and detained at least 30 suspect
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As many as 50 suspected militants were detained on October 16 in various parts of Karachi reported Daily Times. According to details, Police accompanied by a heavy contingent of Special Protection Group’s commandos conducted an operation in Sultanabad’s Hijrat Colony and detained at least 30 suspects into custody. Sources further said that Rangers also conducted several raids in various parts of the city, including North Nazimabad, KBR Society, Lasbella, Qasba Colony, Old Golimar and Ayesha Apartment in Gulshan-e-Iqbal from where a number of suspects were taken into custody.
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October - 17 
The Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) claimed to have arrested 11 people, recovering weapons from their possession. Crime branch Police arrested an alleged arms dealer, Sher Akbar, after an encounter in a raid at Nishtar Road. A huge cache of weapons, which included MP 5 rifle, a repeater, three 30 bo
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The Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) claimed to have arrested 11 people, recovering weapons from their possession. Crime branch Police arrested an alleged arms dealer, Sher Akbar, after an encounter in a raid at Nishtar Road. A huge cache of weapons, which included MP 5 rifle, a repeater, three 30 bore pistols, one 9-MM pistol and a Carbine rifle, was also recovered from his possession. During interrogation, Akbar confessed to have supplied arms to the criminals. In addition, LEAs and Police conducted raids in different areas of the District and arrested suspected militants. They also recovered seven Kalashnikovs, five repeaters, four TT pistols and several rounds.
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October - 18 
Sir Syed Police claimed to have arrested three persons Babar, Naveed and Abid and recovered two TT pistols from their possession. In yet another raid in Mehran Town, Korangi Industrial Area Police arrested two suspects, Altaf and Mohammad Khan and recovered a rifle and a TT pistol from their possess
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Sir Syed Police claimed to have arrested three persons Babar, Naveed and Abid and recovered two TT pistols from their possession. In yet another raid in Mehran Town, Korangi Industrial Area Police arrested two suspects, Altaf and Mohammad Khan and recovered a rifle and a TT pistol from their possession. Super Market Police also claimed to have recovered a huge cache of weapons from C-1 Area graveyard in Liaquatabad.
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October - 18 
Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of the Criminal Investigation Agency (CIA) claimed to have arrested three militants of the TTP. According to officials, the suspects were identified as Khalid Khan, Mohammad Jan, and Gul Wali. SIU official said that the suspects belonged to Qari Shakeel group of TTP.
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Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of the Criminal Investigation Agency (CIA) claimed to have arrested three militants of the TTP. According to officials, the suspects were identified as Khalid Khan, Mohammad Jan, and Gul Wali. SIU official said that the suspects belonged to Qari Shakeel group of TTP.
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October - 18 
The Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) claimed to have arrested 10 suspects, including three militants of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), during separate raids in different parts of the city and also recovered weapons. Clifton Police claimed to have arrested an alleged target killer, identified as As
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The Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) claimed to have arrested 10 suspects, including three militants of Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), during separate raids in different parts of the city and also recovered weapons. Clifton Police claimed to have arrested an alleged target killer, identified as Asif Iqbal, after a brief encounter in Khayaban-e-Tauheed. Police recovered two hand grenades, two 7mm rifles and four TT pistols form his possession. The accused is affiliated with a political party and was involved in target killings of nearly 42 people.
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October - 23 
Karachi Police claimed to have arrested two alleged suspects, identified as Zakir Hussain and Gul Mohammad, involved in nearly 252 target-killing cases in Karachi on October 23, reported Daily Times. Officials said that the suspects belonged to a political party and were arrested along with a huge c
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Karachi Police claimed to have arrested two alleged suspects, identified as Zakir Hussain and Gul Mohammad, involved in nearly 252 target-killing cases in Karachi on October 23, reported Daily Times. Officials said that the suspects belonged to a political party and were arrested along with a huge cache of weapons after a brief encounter near Abdullah Shah Ghazi shrine within the jurisdiction of Clifton Police Station. Police officials also claimed to have recovered two Kalashnikovs, two 8mm rifles, two 9mm pistols, two TT pistols and a motorcycle from their possessions.
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October - 24 
Police and Rangers jointly carried out search operation in Chakra Goth and its adjoining areas, arresting 53 suspected persons. Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) claimed to have arrested four suspects from the metropolis in separate raids. Special Investigation Unit (SIU) arrested an alleged member, A
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Police and Rangers jointly carried out search operation in Chakra Goth and its adjoining areas, arresting 53 suspected persons. Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) claimed to have arrested four suspects from the metropolis in separate raids. Special Investigation Unit (SIU) arrested an alleged member, Arsalan, of ‘abduction for ransom’ group from Federal B Area. A TT pistol was also recovered from his possession. In another raid, CID claimed to have arrested an alleged target killer.
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October - 25 
Clifton Police arrested an alleged member of Lyari gangsters group Nauroz Chandio. One TT pistol and 10 kilogrammes of hashish were also recovered from his possession. He is a close aide of Taj Mohammad alias Taju. Police sources said that Nauroz was arrested three days before from Lyari area by Ran
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Clifton Police arrested an alleged member of Lyari gangsters group Nauroz Chandio. One TT pistol and 10 kilogrammes of hashish were also recovered from his possession. He is a close aide of Taj Mohammad alias Taju. Police sources said that Nauroz was arrested three days before from Lyari area by Rangers and then they handed over him to Police.
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October - 25 
Sindh Police arrested 10 suspects, including eight target killers, during different raids in the metropolis. North Nazimabad Police arrested an alleged target killer Noman alias Nomi after an encounter in their premises and recovered a repeater from his possession. The Police said Nomi was involved
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Sindh Police arrested 10 suspects, including eight target killers, during different raids in the metropolis. North Nazimabad Police arrested an alleged target killer Noman alias Nomi after an encounter in their premises and recovered a repeater from his possession. The Police said Nomi was involved in three murder cases and belonged to a religious political party. The Quaidabad Police arrested two alleged target killers Salman Ali and Salman Shah after a brief encounter at Sherpao graveyard. The Police said the accused were involved in the murders of four persons, including a Police constable, and had confessed to throwing bodies in gunny bags after killing them. Two TT pistols were recovered from their possession. In another raid, Sir Syed Police arrested a narcotics dealer from North Karachi, Sector 11 and recovered two TT pistols and hashish from his possessions. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Altaf Hussain said the accused was nominated in several cases of drug peddling and other crimes.
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October - 25 
The Anti-Extremist Cell (AEC) and Clifton Police arrested five alleged target killers and an alleged member of a Lyari gangster group. The suspects were arrested during separate raids in different parts of the city. The five suspected targeted killers were identified as Mohammad Adil, Mohammad Aslam
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The Anti-Extremist Cell (AEC) and Clifton Police arrested five alleged target killers and an alleged member of a Lyari gangster group. The suspects were arrested during separate raids in different parts of the city. The five suspected targeted killers were identified as Mohammad Adil, Mohammad Aslam, Nasir Qadri, Zain-ul-Abideen alias Zainu and Noman Khan. The AEC officials claimed that three of them were associated with Sunni Tehreek and two with Mohajir Qaumi Movement-Haqiqi. The police said that they were involved in over 30 cases of target killings.
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October - 26 
Police and Frontier Constabulary (FC) carried out search operation in Orangi town area of Karachi, on October 26 and arrested four suspects, including an injured Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’ Usman Ghani, reported Daily Times.
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Police and Frontier Constabulary (FC) carried out search operation in Orangi town area of Karachi, on October 26 and arrested four suspects, including an injured Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ‘commander’ Usman Ghani, reported Daily Times.
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October - 31 
An alleged member of Lyari gang war was arrested at Khadda Market in Lyari.
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An alleged member of Lyari gang war was arrested at Khadda Market in Lyari.
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October - 31 
Crime Branch cell arrested at least five suspects, including Ziaullah, Irfan, Asif, Omar and Siddiq in a raid within Jackson Police remit.
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Crime Branch cell arrested at least five suspects, including Ziaullah, Irfan, Asif, Omar and Siddiq in a raid within Jackson Police remit.
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October - 31 
Federal Investigation Agency claimed to have arrested two suspects, identified as Laxman Das and Babu Lal, allegedly involved in the illegal business of hawala and hundi.
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Federal Investigation Agency claimed to have arrested two suspects, identified as Laxman Das and Babu Lal, allegedly involved in the illegal business of hawala and hundi.
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October - 31 
Shah Latif Police claimed to have arrested a political worker, identified as Maqbool Ahmed alias Maqbola, allegedly involved in 12 cases of target killing. Weapons were recovered from his possession.
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Shah Latif Police claimed to have arrested a political worker, identified as Maqbool Ahmed alias Maqbola, allegedly involved in 12 cases of target killing. Weapons were recovered from his possession.
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October - 31 
The Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) claimed to have arrested ten suspects, including three target killers through separate raids in Karachi on October 31, reported Daily Times. According to sources, Landhi Police claimed to have arrested an alleged target killer Hassan Dilawar, who is also associat
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The Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) claimed to have arrested ten suspects, including three target killers through separate raids in Karachi on October 31, reported Daily Times. According to sources, Landhi Police claimed to have arrested an alleged target killer Hassan Dilawar, who is also associated with a political party. Police arrested Dilawar while he was trying to escape abroad, adding that earlier he had visited three countries, including Malaysia, Thailand and Bangladesh. A Kalashnikov, repeater and foreign currency were recovered from his possession.
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November - 1 
Gulberg Police arrested three suspects, including a cop, identified as Kashif Raza, after a brief encounter in Tahir Villa in the limits of Gulberg Police Station.
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Gulberg Police arrested three suspects, including a cop, identified as Kashif Raza, after a brief encounter in Tahir Villa in the limits of Gulberg Police Station.
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November - 1 
Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) claimed to have arrested five suspects, including a target killer, from several areas of Karachi during different raids. A heavy contingent of Police and Rangers conducted a raid in Sector 4-D of Surjani Town and arrested target killer Raheel alias Bhoora and recovere
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Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) claimed to have arrested five suspects, including a target killer, from several areas of Karachi during different raids. A heavy contingent of Police and Rangers conducted a raid in Sector 4-D of Surjani Town and arrested target killer Raheel alias Bhoora and recovered two Kalashnikovs and a TT pistol from his possession.
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November - 2 
Rangers during snap checking and raids in different areas of Karachi arrested 26 accused and recovered arms in the last 48 hours. The raids were conducted in Shanti Nagar, Dalmia, Qalandri Hotel Orangi, 89-Excahnge Landhi, Khadda Lyari, Super Market, Hassan Colony Gadap.
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Rangers during snap checking and raids in different areas of Karachi arrested 26 accused and recovered arms in the last 48 hours. The raids were conducted in Shanti Nagar, Dalmia, Qalandri Hotel Orangi, 89-Excahnge Landhi, Khadda Lyari, Super Market, Hassan Colony Gadap.
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November - 4 
A man, identified as Zainul Abideen, was shot dead outside the house of a retired judge of the Sindh High Court, Justice Zawwar Hussain Jafri in Gulshan-e-Iqbal area of Karachi by militants on November 4, reported Express Tribune. Police retaliated and arrested two persons, Jamil and Munir, while th
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A man, identified as Zainul Abideen, was shot dead outside the house of a retired judge of the Sindh High Court, Justice Zawwar Hussain Jafri in Gulshan-e-Iqbal area of Karachi by militants on November 4, reported Express Tribune. Police retaliated and arrested two persons, Jamil and Munir, while the five others escaped. Police also recovered a .222 rifle, a Kalashnikov, a TT pistol and seized their car, which had a fake number plate.
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November - 6 
At least 32 suspects were arrested ahead of Eid celebrations from different parts of Karachi on November 6, reported Express Tribune. 13 different types of weapons and two vehicles were seized from the suspects. The areas where the suspects were arrested include Suleman Farsi society, Jumma Goth, Ka
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At least 32 suspects were arrested ahead of Eid celebrations from different parts of Karachi on November 6, reported Express Tribune. 13 different types of weapons and two vehicles were seized from the suspects. The areas where the suspects were arrested include Suleman Farsi society, Jumma Goth, Kati Pahari, Faqira Goth, Abul Hassan Isphani Road, Nayaabad and Maripur Road.
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November - 10 
Authorities also claimed to have arrested a target killer Raheel accused in the murder of seven people during a raid at Nayabad in Lyari area and recovered weapons from his possession.
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Authorities also claimed to have arrested a target killer Raheel accused in the murder of seven people during a raid at Nayabad in Lyari area and recovered weapons from his possession.
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November - 10 
The Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) claimed to have arrested six suspects, including four target killers from different areas of Karachi on November 10, reports Daily Times. A target killer and a worker of one of the politico-religious parties, Aqeel alias Tapla was arrested after a brief encounter
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The Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) claimed to have arrested six suspects, including four target killers from different areas of Karachi on November 10, reports Daily Times. A target killer and a worker of one of the politico-religious parties, Aqeel alias Tapla was arrested after a brief encounter near Health Care Hospital in the precincts of North Nazimabad Police Station. Police said Aqeel, booked in the murder of some 20 persons, confessed to have killed seven, including five workers of Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) and two Pushtoons. He committed crimes along with his six accomplices namely Altaf, Hasham, Abdul Latif, Shahab, Rizwan and Iqbal alias Papita. Altaf managed to flee before the arrival of the LEA.
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November - 11 
Rangers arrested two suspects, identified as Babar and Sarosh, from Gulshan-e-Iqbal area.
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Rangers arrested two suspects, identified as Babar and Sarosh, from Gulshan-e-Iqbal area.
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November - 11 
Rangers conducted a raid at Faqir Colony in Orangi Town area of Karachi on November 11 and arrested four suspects and recovered two TT pistols from their possession, reported Daily Times. The Rangers shifted the detained suspects to an unknown place for further interrogation.
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Rangers conducted a raid at Faqir Colony in Orangi Town area of Karachi on November 11 and arrested four suspects and recovered two TT pistols from their possession, reported Daily Times. The Rangers shifted the detained suspects to an unknown place for further interrogation.
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November - 11 
Saeedabad Police claimed to have arrested two suspects, Naeem and Abdul Basit from Baldia Town and recovered two TT pistols from their possession.
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Saeedabad Police claimed to have arrested two suspects, Naeem and Abdul Basit from Baldia Town and recovered two TT pistols from their possession.
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November - 18 
Investigators of the November 16, 2011 Sea View suicide attack arrested relatives and family members of the identified terrorists from different areas Karachi, reports The News. According to details, Police conducted raids at the houses of Atiq Bengali and Shoaib-ur-Rehman in Nazimabad and Orangi ar
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Investigators of the November 16, 2011 Sea View suicide attack arrested relatives and family members of the identified terrorists from different areas Karachi, reports The News. According to details, Police conducted raids at the houses of Atiq Bengali and Shoaib-ur-Rehman in Nazimabad and Orangi areas and detained around 10 people, including father of Rehman and his uncle Shafiq, Rehman hailed from Chakwal District of Punjab, and his brother, posted at Police Department Chakwal District, was also arrested for investigation. Bengali ran a mobile business in Karachi and Police arrested his family members and initiated probe. Identity of other militants involved in the attack was yet to be ascertained.
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November - 20 
Four suspects belonging to the Lashkar-e-Mehdi (Mehdi Force), allegedly linked to an attack on the Saudi Consulate on May 11, 2011, were arrested from different areas, reports Daily Times. The three, Zaki, Ali and Mohsin, were arrested in the first raid conducted at Eidgah while another Asif was arr
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Four suspects belonging to the Lashkar-e-Mehdi (Mehdi Force), allegedly linked to an attack on the Saudi Consulate on May 11, 2011, were arrested from different areas, reports Daily Times. The three, Zaki, Ali and Mohsin, were arrested in the first raid conducted at Eidgah while another Asif was arrested in injured condition near Rabiya City, Gulistan-e-Jauhar after an alleged encounter with the Police.
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November - 22 
Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) arrested nine suspects and recovered weapons from their possession. LEAs arrested four suspects over July 16, 2011 target killing of Pakistan International Airlines Collective Bargaining Agent President Amir Shah. The suspects were taken into custody during separate ra
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Law Enforcement Agencies (LEA) arrested nine suspects and recovered weapons from their possession. LEAs arrested four suspects over July 16, 2011 target killing of Pakistan International Airlines Collective Bargaining Agent President Amir Shah. The suspects were taken into custody during separate raids and were shifted to undisclosed location for further questioning. The suspects include Sajjad, Ahmed Ali, Bilal Gotia and Shareef.
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November - 22 
Police foiled a terror activity plan for coming Muharram as they arrested a terrorist, identified as Haseeb Ullah alias Asif Ullah, from North Nazimabad within the jurisdiction of Paposhnagar Police post. According to Police, the alleged Afghan Taliban militant hailed from Afghanistan and had planne
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Police foiled a terror activity plan for coming Muharram as they arrested a terrorist, identified as Haseeb Ullah alias Asif Ullah, from North Nazimabad within the jurisdiction of Paposhnagar Police post. According to Police, the alleged Afghan Taliban militant hailed from Afghanistan and had planned a terror activity during Muharram days. Police also claimed to have recovered a TT pistol and a commando jacket from his possession.
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November - 24 
Rangers arrested 12 suspects in a targeted operation in different parts of Karachi on November 24, reports The News. According to reports, Rangers conducted operation in Patel Para, Site, Orangi Town, Nazimabad and shifted the arrested suspects to undisclosed location.
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Rangers arrested 12 suspects in a targeted operation in different parts of Karachi on November 24, reports The News. According to reports, Rangers conducted operation in Patel Para, Site, Orangi Town, Nazimabad and shifted the arrested suspects to undisclosed location.
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November - 27 
Two Security Force (SF) personnel, identified as Zain-ul-Abideen and Azhar Hussain were shot dead and 11 others wounded when some participants of a protest rally organized by Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) opened indiscriminate fire on Shia camps at Numaish Chowrangi area while returning from Karachi
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Two Security Force (SF) personnel, identified as Zain-ul-Abideen and Azhar Hussain were shot dead and 11 others wounded when some participants of a protest rally organized by Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) opened indiscriminate fire on Shia camps at Numaish Chowrangi area while returning from Karachi Press Club in Karachi on November 27, reported Daily Times. SSP had organized a rally against the November 26, 2011 NATO attack in Mohmand Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) that killed 25 SFs. Abideen was affiliated with Butarab Scout and Hussain was serving for Pak Hyderi Scout camp. Sindh Home Minister Manzoor Hussain Wasan claimed to have arrested 16 armed assailants near Aalmi Majlis-e-Khatm-e-Nabowat and ordered officials to conduct an independent inquiry into the incident.
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November - 28 
About 100 suspects from two outfits were arrested in an overnight operation on November 28, following the November 27, 2011 killings of two Security Force personnel at a Shia camp in Numaish Chowrangi area in Karachi, reported Express Tribune. Rangers and Police cracked down on the Sipah-e-Sahaba Pa
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About 100 suspects from two outfits were arrested in an overnight operation on November 28, following the November 27, 2011 killings of two Security Force personnel at a Shia camp in Numaish Chowrangi area in Karachi, reported Express Tribune. Rangers and Police cracked down on the Sipah-e-Sahaba Pakistan (SSP) – that works under the new name Ahle Sunnat wal Jamaat (ASWJ), and Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) activists.
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November - 29 
Five militants of Jundullah were arrested by the Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) along with a huge cache of weapons that included five TT pistols and also a map of central jail and a hit list of prominent personalities from their possession on November 29, reported Daily Times. Special Investigation
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Five militants of Jundullah were arrested by the Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) along with a huge cache of weapons that included five TT pistols and also a map of central jail and a hit list of prominent personalities from their possession on November 29, reported Daily Times. Special Investigation Unit (SIU) on a tip-off intercepted a taxi near Kamal Hospital, located within Artillery Maidan Police precincts, and arrested five members of Jundullah. The militants reached Karachi from Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and interior Punjab via Khyber Mail. The accused, identified as Syed Kamran alias Salar, Muhammad alias Khalid, Amjad Khan alias Kargil, Farhan Khan alias Hussain and Muhammad Munir alias Azeem, were involved in a firing incident which took place outside the City Court on June 19, 2009
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November - 30 
Anti-Violent Crime Cell (AVCC), and Citizen-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) claimed to have rescued two more abductees Sher Ali and Amin Lakhani from Bahadur Goth Afghan camp. Ali and Lakhani were abducted on November 26, 2011 from Mobina Town Police precincts. Two more abductors, Rashid Brohi and B
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Anti-Violent Crime Cell (AVCC), and Citizen-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) claimed to have rescued two more abductees Sher Ali and Amin Lakhani from Bahadur Goth Afghan camp. Ali and Lakhani were abducted on November 26, 2011 from Mobina Town Police precincts. Two more abductors, Rashid Brohi and Bakhtawar Mehsud, were also arrested.
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November - 30 
The Law Enforcement Agencies on November 30 claimed to have arrested ten suspects, including two target killers, from different areas of Karachi, recovering weapons from their possession, reported Daily Times. Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of the Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) arrested two targ
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The Law Enforcement Agencies on November 30 claimed to have arrested ten suspects, including two target killers, from different areas of Karachi, recovering weapons from their possession, reported Daily Times. Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of the Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) arrested two target killers Bakht Rehman and Sakhi Rehman along with two TT pistols after an encounter that took place at Baldia, Rasheedabad.
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December - 1 
In another raid, the Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) arrested nine suspects, including an underworld don, Ghulam Patni in Karachi. A team of Crime Investigation Department on a tip-off conducted a raid in Kharadar and arrested Patni, recovering a huge cache of weapons from his possession that includ
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In another raid, the Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) arrested nine suspects, including an underworld don, Ghulam Patni in Karachi. A team of Crime Investigation Department on a tip-off conducted a raid in Kharadar and arrested Patni, recovering a huge cache of weapons from his possession that included a Kalashnikov, a 9-mm pistol and two hand grenades.
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December - 1 
Mauripur Police claimed to have arrested three extortionists in a raid at Mauripur Truck stand. Police said that the accused persons, identified as Rajesh, Abdullah Baloch and Junaid Baloch, were arrested along with two TT pistols when they reached the said spot to collect extortion from the transpo
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Mauripur Police claimed to have arrested three extortionists in a raid at Mauripur Truck stand. Police said that the accused persons, identified as Rajesh, Abdullah Baloch and Junaid Baloch, were arrested along with two TT pistols when they reached the said spot to collect extortion from the transporters.
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December - 1 
Police foiled a terrorist attack on Shia “Imam Bargahs” during Muharram by arresting four suspected Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants and recovered suicide jackets, hand grenades, pistols and other weapons from their possession. The accused revealed that they were planning to sabotage the l
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Police foiled a terrorist attack on Shia “Imam Bargahs” during Muharram by arresting four suspected Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants and recovered suicide jackets, hand grenades, pistols and other weapons from their possession. The accused revealed that they were planning to sabotage the law and order situation during Muharram, added Daily Times. Police officials said these TTP operatives had affiliation with Al-Bader Group and smuggled weapons into Karachi via Chaman border of Qilla Abdullah District in Balochistan.
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December - 2 
A heavy contingent of Rangers and Police conducted a raid in Naik Mohammad Goth, Orangi Town and detained four suspects, Dost Mohammad, Abdul Khaliq, Kamran and Ishaq Baloch. They also recovered three TT pistols and drugs from their possessions.
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A heavy contingent of Rangers and Police conducted a raid in Naik Mohammad Goth, Orangi Town and detained four suspects, Dost Mohammad, Abdul Khaliq, Kamran and Ishaq Baloch. They also recovered three TT pistols and drugs from their possessions.
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December - 2 
The Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) on December 2 claimed to have arrested 18 suspects and recovered weapons from their possession in different parts of Karachi, reported Daily Times. The LEAs detained eight suspects during a joint raid at an area office of Pakistan Tehreek-e Insaf (PTI) in a slum a
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The Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) on December 2 claimed to have arrested 18 suspects and recovered weapons from their possession in different parts of Karachi, reported Daily Times. The LEAs detained eight suspects during a joint raid at an area office of Pakistan Tehreek-e Insaf (PTI) in a slum area in Rasheedabad within the precincts of Khawaja Ajmair Nagri Police Station.
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December - 5 
Sindh Rangers detained 17 suspects during raids that were carried out in the last 24 hours in different parts of the city, including Manghopir, Gulshan-i-Maymar, Gadap Town, Singer Chowrangi Landhi and Khyaban-i-Shujaat area in Clifton Town, Dawn reported on December 6. The Rangers also recovered il
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Sindh Rangers detained 17 suspects during raids that were carried out in the last 24 hours in different parts of the city, including Manghopir, Gulshan-i-Maymar, Gadap Town, Singer Chowrangi Landhi and Khyaban-i-Shujaat area in Clifton Town, Dawn reported on December 6. The Rangers also recovered illicit weapons and a motorcycle from their possession.
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December - 8 
Five criminals, including two target killers were arrested in a raid in Memon Para area of Hyderabad. The alleged killers were identified as Fahim and Kamran who belonged to Karachi, while the others were identified as Suhail, Adeel and Nimo from Hyderabad. According to sources, Fahim was allegedly
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Five criminals, including two target killers were arrested in a raid in Memon Para area of Hyderabad. The alleged killers were identified as Fahim and Kamran who belonged to Karachi, while the others were identified as Suhail, Adeel and Nimo from Hyderabad. According to sources, Fahim was allegedly involved in the murder of a journalist working for a private news channel.
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December - 8 
Malir City Police arrested two alleged target killers, identified as Shahnawaz alias ‘Shaitan’ and Nadeem alias ‘Manhoos’, during a raid, reports The Express Tribune. The two reportedly confessed to being involved in the murder of over 50 persons. Police recovered a cache of weapons in the raid, inc
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Malir City Police arrested two alleged target killers, identified as Shahnawaz alias ‘Shaitan’ and Nadeem alias ‘Manhoos’, during a raid, reports The Express Tribune. The two reportedly confessed to being involved in the murder of over 50 persons. Police recovered a cache of weapons in the raid, including two TT pistol and a triple bore rifle.
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December - 8 
Sindh Rangers arrested 14 suspects besides recovering weapons and a snatched motorcycle from their possession in separate targeted operations at Surjani, Gadap, PECHS, Mehmoodabad, Quaidabad and Landhi area of Karachi on December 8, reports Daily Times.
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Sindh Rangers arrested 14 suspects besides recovering weapons and a snatched motorcycle from their possession in separate targeted operations at Surjani, Gadap, PECHS, Mehmoodabad, Quaidabad and Landhi area of Karachi on December 8, reports Daily Times.
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December - 10 
Nine suspects allegedly involved in several cases of crimes, including target killings, were arrested during separate raids in different parts of Karachi on December 10, reports Daily Times. The Criminal Investigation Agency (CIA) made the arrests from Ibrahim Hyderi and Korangi Industrial Area. CIA
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Nine suspects allegedly involved in several cases of crimes, including target killings, were arrested during separate raids in different parts of Karachi on December 10, reports Daily Times. The Criminal Investigation Agency (CIA) made the arrests from Ibrahim Hyderi and Korangi Industrial Area. CIA officials said that the suspects, including Abdul Rehman, Noorul Bashar, Irfan, Anwar, Hanif, Kareem, Zaheer, Rana Habibullah and Atif Rasheed, were wanted to the Docks, Korangi, Ibrahim Hyderi and Zaman town Police Stations. The arrests were disclosed at a press conference held at CIA office in which DSP Usman Asghar said that the culprits were involved in at least eight cases of target killings including a target killing of Muttahida Qaumi Movement’s unit in-charge Mohammad Yaqoob in Ibrahim Hyderi.
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December - 13 
Police rescued 53 madrassa students, some as young as seven, who had been chained in the basement of a Karachi seminary, unearthing gruesome tales of dungeon torture and visits by Tehreek-e- Taliban Pakistan (TTP) instructors, who some claimed were starting to prepare them to join the terror group's
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Police rescued 53 madrassa students, some as young as seven, who had been chained in the basement of a Karachi seminary, unearthing gruesome tales of dungeon torture and visits by Tehreek-e- Taliban Pakistan (TTP) instructors, who some claimed were starting to prepare them to join the terror group's jihad on the Afghan front, reports The Times of India. Police said they were probing the institution's possible links to terrorist outfits. "We are being made mujahedeen (holy warrior) here. We are being made Taliban here. They say you should get training... we will send you to fight," a student told Pakistan's Geo TV. Police said the chained students were beaten and barely fed and that they have begun investigations into the seminary links to violent militant groups. "The rescued students included kids as young as seven and 21 teenagers,'' a Police officer said. Police arrested some clerics, but the head cleric, who had arrived recently from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Province, and his four accomplices managed to escape. Gulshan-e-Maymar Police registered a case against the five suspects who were identified as Qari Usman (arrested), Mufti Daud, Qari Abdullah, Qari Qudratullah and Maulana Fakharuddin of Jamia Masjid Zakaria Kandhelwi Madrassa Arabia.
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December - 13 
The News reports that the Crime Investigation Department (CID) Sindh claimed to have arrested two cadres of Punjab Chapter of TTP and recovered 10 kilograms of explosives, three Kalashnikovs, two pistols, including a 9mm one, and hundreds of bullets from the Superhighway. The two suspects , identif
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The News reports that the Crime Investigation Department (CID) Sindh claimed to have arrested two cadres of Punjab Chapter of TTP and recovered 10 kilograms of explosives, three Kalashnikovs, two pistols, including a 9mm one, and hundreds of bullets from the Superhighway. The two suspects , identified as Abdul Wahid alias Lala alias Guddu and Mohammed Shakeel, disclosed that they had buried more arms and explosives in Haji Mureed Goth of Khamosh Colony. A raid was conducted there which led to the recovery of 20 kilograms of explosives, three kilograms of ball bearings, a five-meter-long detonating cord, three detonators, one hand grenade, a Kalashnikov, an MP-5 gun and hundreds of bullets. The alleged militants further disclosed that they belonged to the Punjabi Taliban Group and worked under the command of Ustad Qari Aslam who had been issuing instructions to them from his hideout in Waziristan Agency of Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and who directed them to gather information about Intelligence Agencies and Government buildings in Karachi as well as about Police officers and Ulema (religious head) and scholars from the Shia and Qadiyani sects.
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December - 14 
At least 70 suspects were arrested and a torture cell was recovered during separate overnight search operations in different area of Karachi on December 14, reported Daily Times. The search operation was carried out by the Law Enforcement Agencies in Pak Colony, Bahadurabad and North Nazimabad from
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At least 70 suspects were arrested and a torture cell was recovered during separate overnight search operations in different area of Karachi on December 14, reported Daily Times. The search operation was carried out by the Law Enforcement Agencies in Pak Colony, Bahadurabad and North Nazimabad from where the Police arrested about 70 suspects and shifted them to undisclosed locations. According to sources, few of the detainees were later released after initial course of interrogation.
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December - 16 
Police on December 16 claimed to have arrested six suspects, including the leader of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) al Mukhtar group, which is also linked to al Badar Mansoor group, and recovered a huge cache of arms and explosives from their possession, reported Daily Times. The arrested susp
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Police on December 16 claimed to have arrested six suspects, including the leader of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) al Mukhtar group, which is also linked to al Badar Mansoor group, and recovered a huge cache of arms and explosives from their possession, reported Daily Times. The arrested suspects included ringleader Asghar alias Omar, while five of his accomplices were identified as Zahid alias Osama, Abid, Usman alias Hamza, Shakir and Ali Akbar. According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Aslam, group leader Asghar is the expert in making bombs and had got training of bomb making in Miranshah town of North Waziristan Agency in Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). He said all the bombs used in the terror activities in Karachi were made by him. The SSP said the accused were planning to carry out attack on the exhibition being held in Korangi area
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December - 18 
Sharafi Goth Police claimed to have arrested two suspects, identified as Shahid Anwar and Asghar, allegedly involved in various cases of target killings while at least 14 suspects were detained from Orangi Town in a house-to-house search operation. Police also recovered about 12 pistols from their p
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Sharafi Goth Police claimed to have arrested two suspects, identified as Shahid Anwar and Asghar, allegedly involved in various cases of target killings while at least 14 suspects were detained from Orangi Town in a house-to-house search operation. Police also recovered about 12 pistols from their possessions.
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December - 19 
Crime Investigation Department (CID) on December 19 claimed to have arrested six suspects and recovered weapons from their possession from different places including Korangi Industrial Area, Sohrab Goth and Saddar area of Karachi, reported Daily Times. Officials said that the accused were associated
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Crime Investigation Department (CID) on December 19 claimed to have arrested six suspects and recovered weapons from their possession from different places including Korangi Industrial Area, Sohrab Goth and Saddar area of Karachi, reported Daily Times. Officials said that the accused were associated with the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and used to provide logistic support to TTP militants who arrived in the city from tribal areas. The detained suspects include Ejaz, Fateh Khan, Akbar Khan, Tabish, Imam Buksh and Adnan Khan. A Kalashnikov, four TT pistols and narcotics were also recovered from their possession. According to details, one of them, Ejaz is said to be an activist of a political party.
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December - 23 
Baghdadi Police conducted a raid in Khadda Market, Sanghar Mohalla’s SM Plaza, and detained six suspects along with recovering weapons from their possession. The accused belonged to extortionist gang.
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Baghdadi Police conducted a raid in Khadda Market, Sanghar Mohalla’s SM Plaza, and detained six suspects along with recovering weapons from their possession. The accused belonged to extortionist gang.
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December - 23 
Sindh Police claimed to have arrested nine suspects, including three target killers, from different areas of Karachi. Khawaja Ajmair Nagri Police arrested two suspects, Saeed Bazmi and Sabt-e-Rasool alias Khurram, and recovered two repeaters, a 9mm pistol and two TT pistols from their possession. Du
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Sindh Police claimed to have arrested nine suspects, including three target killers, from different areas of Karachi. Khawaja Ajmair Nagri Police arrested two suspects, Saeed Bazmi and Sabt-e-Rasool alias Khurram, and recovered two repeaters, a 9mm pistol and two TT pistols from their possession. During interrogation, the suspects confessed that they were involved in the murders of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) activist Shahid alias Charbi and his three friends.
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December - 23 
Surjani Police claimed to have arrested a target killer Safdar alias Kala, belonging to a political party, from Surjani Town and recovered a TT pistol from his possession. Police said during interrogation, Safdar confessed that he was involved in one dozen murders, including the killing of Jama’at-e
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Surjani Police claimed to have arrested a target killer Safdar alias Kala, belonging to a political party, from Surjani Town and recovered a TT pistol from his possession. Police said during interrogation, Safdar confessed that he was involved in one dozen murders, including the killing of Jama’at-e-Islami (JeI) activist Nazeer, two Shabab Milli activists, four Pakhtoons and five land mafia members.
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December - 27 
Police disclosed the arrest of a suspect allegedly involved in the killing of Jama’at Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) leader’s son, Hafiz Ahmed Qamar, who was killed after being abducted from Shah Faisal Colony on December 21, 2011. Shah Faisal Police registered an FIR on behalf of one, Yasir. Over one dozen su
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Police disclosed the arrest of a suspect allegedly involved in the killing of Jama’at Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) leader’s son, Hafiz Ahmed Qamar, who was killed after being abducted from Shah Faisal Colony on December 21, 2011. Shah Faisal Police registered an FIR on behalf of one, Yasir. Over one dozen suspects, including the arrested one from JUI’s rival religious groups, were nominated in the case. The suspects included, Shahrukh, Shehzad, Agha Munir, Hammad, Khurram, Naseeb, Tanvir, Zeeshan, Agha Asghar, Hassan alias Compound, Sajjad alias Tunda, Imran, Abu Hashim and others.
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December - 29 
Police claimed to have arrested two accused including an alleged target killer and unearthed a torture cell in Karachi, reported The News. Jamshed Quarter Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) conducted a raid in Chanesar Goth, Mehmoodabad and arrested an accused identified as Jamal Khaskheli and recover
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Police claimed to have arrested two accused including an alleged target killer and unearthed a torture cell in Karachi, reported The News. Jamshed Quarter Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) conducted a raid in Chanesar Goth, Mehmoodabad and arrested an accused identified as Jamal Khaskheli and recovered a pistol from his possession.
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December - 31 
Crime Investigation Department (CID) of the Sindh Police claimed to have arrested five Punjab Chapter Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants (also known as Punjabi Taliban) from the National Highway near a thermal factory in Shah Latif Town in Karachi on December 31, reported Express Tribune. Th
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Crime Investigation Department (CID) of the Sindh Police claimed to have arrested five Punjab Chapter Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants (also known as Punjabi Taliban) from the National Highway near a thermal factory in Shah Latif Town in Karachi on December 31, reported Express Tribune. The suspects were identified as Alauddin alias Shakirullah, Farhan Khan alias Ali, Amir Shahzad alias Mufti Asadullah, Irfan alias Mavia and Shah Jahan alias Adnan Munna. Alauddin is the chief of the Punjabi Taliban group in Sindh. The group is led by Ustad Aslam. The Police also seized two suicide jackets, 145 kilogrammes of explosives, six detonators, 23 rockets grenades, three Kalashnikovs, a 9mm pistol, 10 kilogrammes of fertiliser and detonating wires from them.
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