On the intervening night of Thursday, April 2, and Friday, April 3, 2026, Karachi police conducted a series of targeted operations across the city, resulting in the arrest of seven high-profile robbers, four of whom were injured during active shootouts.
The operations spanned several volatile sectors, yielding significant recoveries of illegal weapons, narcotics, and stolen property.
Mewa Shah Encounter: Lyari Gang War Links
The most significant clash occurred near the Mewa Shah Cemetery in Jehanabad, where the Pak Colony Police engaged a group of armed suspects:
- Arrests: Four robbers were apprehended, including two who sustained gunshot wounds.
- Identities: The injured were identified as Muhammad Farid (28) and Muhammad Aqeel (18). Their accomplices were identified as Abdul Wahid and Pir Muhammad (alias Mamo).
- Affiliation: Police confirmed that the suspects are active members of the notorious Bilal Pappu Group associated with the Lyari gang war.
- Recovery: Illegal weapons, mobile phones, cash, and a cache of drugs were seized.
- Status: While four were caught, three accomplices managed to escape into the narrow alleys of Jehanabad; a manhunt is currently underway.
New Karachi Industrial Area: “Rehmaniya Mor” Strike
Industrial Area police intercepted a duo at Rehmaniya Mor, Sector 12/D:
- Outcome: Following a brief exchange of fire, both suspects were arrested.
- Identities: Wasif Hussain (25) was shifted to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital with injuries, while Rehmatullah was taken into custody unharmed.
- Seizures: Two pistols, ammunition, stolen mobile phones, and the motorcycle used in their crimes were recovered.
Orangi Town: Arkan Ground Encounter
In a separate incident near Sector 12, Arkan Ground:
- Details: Orangi Town Police engaged two suspects on a motorcycle.
- Arrest: Syed Jerry Haider (25) was arrested in an injured condition and moved to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital.
- Escape: His partner fled the scene under the cover of darkness.
- Evidence: A loaded pistol and two mobile phones were found in his possession.
Impact & Safety for Residents (April 2026)
- Medical Logistics: The injured suspects were transported via Edhi Ambulances to Civil and Abbasi Shaheed hospitals, which remain under high security due to the nature of the detainees.
- Street Crime Surveillance: Karachi’s Safe City project, now enhanced with 5G-enabled facial recognition, was instrumental in tracking the movement of the Bilal Pappu group prior to the encounter.
- Austerity & Crime: With the 8:00 PM market closure currently in effect to manage the energy crisis, police have increased nighttime patrolling in commercial sectors like New Karachi and Orangi to prevent opportunistic looting during the early shutdown hours.
Summary of Recoveries
| Item Category | Quantity/Details |
| Weapons | 4+ Pistols with live ammunition. |
| Transport | 2 Motorcycles (stolen/used in crime). |
| Valuables | Multiple mobile phones and significant cash. |
| Narcotics | Distributed cache found with the Lyari group. |
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