In Karachi’s Nazimabad area, the CIA police conducted a raid on Qadri House, detaining more than a dozen individuals. Authorities said the operation targeted three suspects allegedly involved in extortion. During the raid, the SIU police recovered both small and large firearms, along with multiple magazines of ammunition.
The Pakistan Sunni Tehreek (PST) central spokesperson condemned the police action, claiming that over 20 responsible workers, including Sarwat Ejaz Qadri, were taken into custody. The spokesperson also alleged that police damaged the security cameras at Qadri House to conceal the operation.
Law enforcement officials stated that the raid was part of ongoing efforts to curb criminal activities linked to extortion in the area. The recovery of weapons and ammunition is expected to aid investigators in their inquiries, while the arrested suspects will be questioned regarding their involvement in the alleged criminal network.
The incident has sparked debate on social media and within political circles, with supporters of PST criticizing the police for allegedly targeting party workers, while authorities maintain that the raid was legally sanctioned and focused on individuals involved in criminal activity.
The operation highlights continuing security measures in Karachi to address organized crime and extortion networks that have long plagued certain neighborhoods.
Officials have assured that legal procedures will be followed and the arrested individuals will be presented before the courts as part of the ongoing investigation. Meanwhile, local residents have expressed concern over the intensity of the raid and the seizure of weapons, emphasizing the need for safer streets while respecting civil rights.
The case is expected to develop further as police continue their probe into extortion activities and related crimes in the Nazimabad area, with authorities under pressure to balance law enforcement with political sensitivities surrounding the PST.
