KARACHI: Two crucial suspects in the Lyari gang war were taken into custody during an operation conducted late Wednesday night by the law enforcement agencies in the city?s troubled area, Geo News reported.

Sources reveal that besides the arrested suspects, who are important elements in the prolonged Lyari gang war conflict, the primary goal of the raid was to round up the infamous leader Zahid Ladla and commander Tanvir. However, they were not caught.

Ladla is wanted by security officials in dozens of cases of murder, attempted murder, and extortion, the sources added.

Raids in Gulberg, Ittehad Town

Security officers detained three suspects during operations conducted in various areas of the metropolis, Geo News reported.

During a raid carried out in the city?s Gulberg area, police took into custody two suspects and recovered weapons and a motorcycle from them, Superintendent of Police (SP) said. The arrestees ? who have been identified as Shakeel and Salman ? were wanted in numerous cases of street crime, the official added.

In addition, both suspects confessed to the street crimes they had committed earlier, the SP stated.

On the other hand, one suspect was detained during an operation conducted in Baldia?s Ittehad Town area, police said, adding that weapons and a motorcycle were recovered from the arrestee.