Karachi police arrested two members of a dangerous gang involved in violent house robberies after a targeted operation in Malir.
According to SSP Special Investigation Unit (SIU) Amjad Ahmed Sheikh, the suspects were apprehended during an intelligence-based raid in the Bin Qasim area, where multiple complaints had been reported.
Police officials said the arrested men were wanted in several cases involving murder, robbery, land grabbing, and holding families hostage during brutally executed home-invasion incidents across Karachi.
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Investigators revealed that the suspects were also operating with the support of a well-known builder, who allegedly helped them conduct robberies and facilitated their hideouts in the Bin Qasim locality.
During the operation, police recovered two pistols, large quantities of ammunition, and other weapons used in previous robberies, confirming the group’s active involvement in organised criminal activities.
The SIU chief stated the gang had recently robbed a house in Gulshan-e-Falaknaz on September 22, during which a sixty-seven-year-old man named Javed died due to severe torture.
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Officials added the suspects fled the scene after stealing gold jewellery worth four lakh rupees and various valuables, leaving the elderly victim fatally injured inside his family home.
Record checks showed both accused had extensive criminal histories involving armed robberies, dacoities, assault cases, and multiple incidents where they opened fire on police personnel during attempted escapes.
The arrested men were identified as Dost Suhito and Shoaib Ahmed, both considered dangerous offenders responsible for terrorising several neighbourhoods and repeatedly targeting vulnerable families.
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Police confirmed that several accomplices remain at large, and raids are already underway to locate and arrest the remaining members linked to the organised robbery network.
A formal case has been lodged at the Special Investigation Unit, where investigators have begun detailed questioning to obtain further information about the gang’s operations and remaining suspects.
SSP Amjad Sheikh said the arrests represent a significant blow to violent robbery networks and assured residents that more actions will follow to dismantle criminal groups targeting Karachi households.
