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KARACHI: Eight suspects were arrested and eight others ? alleged to be involved in criminal activities ? taken into custody following search operations conducted Saturday night in various parts of the country, police sources and officials said.

Three suspects were arrested last night during a raid in Orangi Town's Mominabad area, law enforcement agencies said.

On the other hand, two dacoits were taken into custody Saturday night following an operation carried out in Samanabad, police stated, adding that weapons were recovered from the arrestees.

Police also recovered 2.5 kilograms of contraband during a raid in the metropolis' Manghopir area that led to the arrest of two suspects.

Firing incident

One person was left injured Saturday night during a firing incident that took place in SITE area, rescue sources disclosed.

It remains unknown whether this incident was related to personal dispute or was a random act.

Vehari operation

Security agencies carried out search operations in various parts of the city here on Saturday, officials said, adding that eight people ? suspected of involvement in criminal activities ? have been taken into custody for questioning.

It was not revealed as to whether a case was filed against any of the detainees.