According to SSP Chaudhry Aslam, those arrested were identified as Imran alias Bila, Ali Akbar alias Shahid, Muhammad Abid, Ali Ahmed alias Gunja, Javed and Imran.

They were arrested after raids in Baldia, Kharadar and Pak Colony area.

The CID police seized a triple two rifle and TT pistols and ammunition on their possession and claimed that the accused were allegedly involved in 17 acts of target killings in various parts of the metropolis.