KARACHI: The Karachi police in their on-going drive against criminals, arrested 97 accused from different parts of the metropolis during the past 24 hours.

A police official said here on Wednesday that these included 33 absconders and proclaimed offenders and others allegedly involved in dacoities, robberies, murders, extortionism and other crimes.

He said that 29 weapons of various calibres were also recovered from their possession.