Pakistan Rangers (Sindh), acting on intelligence-based information, conducted an operation in New Karachi and arrested seven suspects belonging to the “Conti Gang,” who were involved in multiple incidents of robbery and street crime.
The arrested suspects have been identified as Hasnain alias Ghafoor, Wasif, Jibran, Mudassir, Kabir Bengali, Abdul Majid and Muhammad Ejaz. During the operation, three unlicensed pistols along with ammunition, two motorcycles, 14 mobile phones and cash were recovered from their possession.
According to details, the arrested suspects were involved in numerous incidents of robbery, street crime and illegal possession of weapons in Surjani Town and adjoining areas. They used to rob citizens at gunpoint, depriving them of motorcycles, laptops, mobile phones and cash. The arrested suspects, Hasnain and Kabir, are habitual criminals and have multiple FIRs registered against them at various police stations across Karachi. The suspects also used to dismantle stolen motorcycles and sell their spare parts separately.
Furthermore, the arrested suspect Muhammad Ejaz had been involved in the business of buying and selling stolen mobile phones in New Karachi since 2024 by altering their IMEI numbers.
Raids are being conducted to apprehend the gang’s remaining accomplices. The arrested suspects, along with the recovered weapons, ammunition and other belongings, have been handed over to the police for further legal proceedings.
The public is requested to immediately report any information regarding such criminal elements to the nearest Rangers Check Post, Rangers Helpline 1101, or Rangers Madadgar WhatsApp Number 03479001111 through calls or SMS. The identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential.