Karachi: Key Gang War Operative Arrested In Lyari Raid

KARACHI: (HRNW) Police and a secret agency in a joint operation arrested a wanted terrorism suspect in Lyari, citing sources media reported on Thursday.

According to sources, terrorism suspect Awais Baloch has been arrested by the law enforcement agencies in a raid. “He is a close aide of gang war kingpin Uzair Baloch,” sources said.

“Arrested suspect’s name has also been included the Red Book list of wanted criminals,” according to sources.

He had fled out of the country during Karachi operation, sources shared.

He was involved in several incidents of targeted killings, extortion, kidnapping for ransom and other heinous crimes, according to law enforcement sources.

“He was returned to re-group and activate the gang war network in Lyari,” sources claimed.

“Law enforcement officials investigating from Awais Baloch, expecting key disclosures from him,” sources added.