KARACHI: A police raid on a bungalow in Karachi’s Gizri area escalated into a gunfight when an unidentified suspect opened fire on law enforcement officers, injuring two personnel, including a deputy superintendent of police (DSP), on Saturday.
The raid was carried out by the Anti-Violent Crime Cell (AVCC), a specialized unit of Karachi police focused on tackling cases of murder and extortion. Authorities had received intelligence regarding the abduction of a young man, prompting them to take action.
According to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) Muquddus Haider, an armed individual opened fire as the police entered the bungalow. As a result, a DSP and another officer sustained injuries and were immediately transported to a hospital for medical treatment.
Following the gunfire, police reinforced security around the bungalow and called in additional personnel, including an armored personnel carrier (APC), to control the situation. After an intense standoff, officers successfully apprehended the suspect and seized a cache of weapons, ammunition, and liquor from the premises.
Despite the raid, authorities were unable to locate the missing individual, identified as Mustafa Amir.
The Citizens Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) deputy chief later confirmed that the operation was a joint effort between CPLC and the police. He stated that the raid in DHA Phase V was conducted with proper search warrants in connection with the abduction of a citizen from Darakhshan on January 6.
“As soon as the police arrived at the scene, gunfire erupted from inside the bungalow,” the CPLC deputy chief said, adding that DSP Ahsan Zulfiqar and an officer sustained injuries during the exchange. After a four-hour-long standoff, law enforcement officers managed to arrest the suspect.
Authorities continue their investigation to determine the suspect’s involvement in the abduction case.
