KARACHI: Police claimed to have arrested two target killers involved in the murder of 15 people, Aaj News reported on Thursday.

According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Korangi Junaid Shaikh, two target killers, identified as Iqbal alias Shahzad and Ayaz, were arrested during a raid conducted in Korangi area of the megapolis.

Reports claimed that the accused were also involved in the sectarian killings and murders of doctors.

SSP Shaikh added that the targeted killers had taken lives of 15 people in Landhi, Korangi and other areas, saying they were also involved in the multiple acts of extortion.

Meanwhile, 20 gamblers were also arrested in raids on gambling dens.