KARACHI: The Karachi police in their on-going drive against criminals, arrested 71 accused from different parts of the metropolis during the past 24 hours.

A police official said on Monday that those arrested included 11 absconders and proclaimed offenders as well as those allegedly involved in murders, dacoities, robberies and other crimes.

As many as 14 illicit arms/ weapons were also recovered from the possession of those arrested.