Our Correspondent
Karachi: The Keamari District Police have intensified their indiscriminate and effective operations against criminal elements, resulting in a significant decline in organized crime across the district. Since the appointment of SSP Keamari Amjad Ahmed Sheikh, decisive measures have been taken against hardened criminals, leading to major operational successes. According to police officials, 14 highly dangerous and wanted criminals have been killed in police encounters over the past two months, while dozens were injured and hundreds of suspects were arrested during targeted and intelligence-based operations.
In the latest development, Pak Colony Police carried out a successful operation in the Old Golimar area, where a wanted and dangerous terrorist Anwar alias Kojak was killed during a shootout with police. The deceased was a key operative of Lyari Gang leader Jamil Chhanga, who is currently operating from abroad. Police sources stated that the suspect opened fire on law enforcement personnel during the operation, prompting retaliatory action. Investigations revealed that Anwar alias Kojak had been running an organized extortion network in Karachi on behalf of Jamil Chhanga for a prolonged period. He was actively involved in harassing traders, delivering extortion slips and issuing life-threatening warnings to business owners.
The Keamari Police spokesperson confirmed that the deceased suspect was also listed in kidnapping-for-ransom records and had over 18 serious criminal cases registered against him. These included charges related to extortion, kidnapping for ransom, robbery, drug trafficking, murder, attempted murder, firing at police personnel and anti-terrorism laws.
Commenting on the operation, SSP Keamari Amjad Ahmed Sheikh stated that there is zero tolerance for criminals, extortionists and terrorist elements in Keamari District. He reaffirmed that police operations would be further intensified to ensure the protection of life and property of citizens and to completely dismantle organized criminal networks. Meanwhile, SSP Keamari also awarded commendation certificates to police officers and personnel who played a key role in combating crime and restoring peace in the district.
