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Updated 08 Sep, 2011 09:46am

Karachi: Over 1,000 detained in search operation

During the operation, atleast 750 suspects arrested from baldia town while an alleged torture cell was also found in Yousuf Plaza.

According to the sources, Rangers arrested over 1,000 suspects since last night search operation.

As per the information, Rangers sealed Yousuf Plaza in FB Area and during the operation, a torture cell was discovered on the ground floor of the building. Investigations to find information about the owner and tenants are underway.

Additional force was deputed near the plaza while Rangers were conducting the search operation.

Twelve people were arrested during the operation while arms were also recovered from their possession. The alleged accused were transferred to an unknown location.

On the other hand, a search operation was also conducted in Rangarh Mohallah of Baldia Town and the entry and exit points of the area were sealed.

During the operation in Pehalwan Goth area of Gulistan-e-Johar, Rangers destroyed pickets in a building and surveillance cameras that were used by the accused. Rangers sealed the apartment building and the entry and exit points of the area.

Commandos also took part in the search operation along with the Rangers.

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