KARACHI: Karachi witnessed 115 killings in the current month, among them 38 were target killings, said Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon.
Addressing a press conference at Sindh Secretariat, he said total 66 killings were reported between 13th and 23 April, among them 23 were target killings.
Memon said the First Information Reports (FIRs) of 58 killings had been lodged. Seven alleged target killers had been apprehended in 43 killing cases between 1st to 12th April, he added.
Moreover, 15 other accused were also arrested, involved in other murders. Of the total 23 targeted killings reported in last ten days, six each were reported in Gulshan and Orangi towns, two each in Gadap, New Karachi, Liaquatabad and Sadar towns, one each in Malir and Shah Faisal town.
Eleven targeted killers were arrested from Police East zone, 10 from West zone and 2 from South zone.
Police held 36 encounters in last ten days, while 85 absconders nabbed, Memon said. He said two repeaters, five revolvers and 127 pistols were recovered by the police during different raids.
Of the total arrests made by police, 15 criminals belong to a banned outfit. Minister said police have increased patrolling and snap checking at various places across the city, while law enforcement agencies are after the absconding criminals.
Referring to recent bomb blast at a gambling den of Karachi, Sharjeel said the club was officially established and registered since 1953 as cards club. It was also raided last year by the police and many arrests were made; however, all detainees were exonerated following the court orders.
Responding to a query, he said Chief Minister Sindh had announced to bear all medical expenses of private TV channel reporter who was manhandled by some miscreants a few days ago.
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