Karachi police arrest target killing suspect

Police have arrested a highly wanted and record-holding criminal allegedly involved in planning the target killing of a police sub-inspector during an intelligence-based operation in the SITE Area of Karachi.

Karachi: Police have arrested a highly wanted and record-holding criminal allegedly involved in planning the target killing of a police sub-inspector during an intelligence-based operation in the SITE Area of Karachi. One of his accomplices managed to escape during the raid.

According to a spokesperson for Keamari Police, the targeted operation was conducted in the jurisdiction of SITE-A Police Station in the Hider Chali area of Pathan Colonyring the action, police arrested a suspect identified as Faisal alias “Manager”, while his associate Sajjad succeeded in fleeing the scene.

Officials said that an illegal pistol along with ammunition was recovered from the possession of the arrested suspect.

Police stated that the operation was launched after intelligence reports indicated that the suspect was actively planning the assassination of Sub-Inspector Naim Shah, who is currently posted at SITE-A Police Station. The alleged plot was reportedly driven by personal revenge linked to a previous police encounter.

Investigators revealed that the suspect’s nephew, Kashif, and his accomplice Zeeshan were killed in a police encounter on August 9, 2025, near Valika Road in the SITE Area. Authorities believe the suspect was seeking retaliation against the same officer allegedly involved in that operation.

During preliminary interrogation, the accused reportedly admitted to involvement in other criminal activities. Police said that just two days before his arrest, the suspect and his accomplice allegedly robbed two individuals near Valika Road and opened fire when they resisted before escaping.

A formal case (FIR No. 263/26) has already been registered under sections 394, 511, and 34 of the Pakistan Penal Code at SITE-A Police Station.

Police further described the arrested suspect as a habitual offender with a long criminal history. He is allegedly involved in multiple cases, including police encounters, armed robbery, and illegal weapons possession, registered at several police stations including Sir Syed, Gulberg, SITE-A, Orangi Town, Madina Colony, and Itehad Town.

Officials confirmed that a separate case under the Sindh Arms Act has also been registered, and further investigation is underway. Efforts are continuing to trace the absconding accomplice and dismantle the wider criminal network linked to the suspect.

Police have reiterated their commitment to continue intelligence-based operations to curb organized crime and ensure the safety of law enforcement personnel across the city.