KARACHI: CID Police have thwarted a terror bid and killed a suspect besides recovery of a huge quantity of explosive material and arms in Manghopir area of the metropolis, IG Sindh Fayaz Leghari said.During a press conference at a local hotel here on Sunday, IG Sindh said that the police during their raids faced confrontation from the suspects.
He told newsmen that the police launched a raid in Manghopir area at 4 AM on Sunday. He said that 2 suicide jackets were also recovered from the site.
Leghari said that the alleged terrorist had planned to enter the main procession of Ashura to make a big blow which was foiled by CID police.
He said that it is premature to name Lashkar e Jhangvi for their involvement.
IG Sindh said that they are facing shortage of police personnel in a mega city like Karachi, adding that 5,700 more policemen would be recruited this year.
He said that forensic laboratories are being upgraded while 500 new police vehicles would be received and 100 surveillance cameras would be installed to maintain peace in the city.
Meanwhile, Governor Ishrat ul Ebad announced a cash reward of Rs 2 million.
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