Karachi: Special Investigation Unit (SIU) Karachi arrested an alleged extortionist and habitual offender in an injured condition after an encounter in the Brigade police jurisdiction, SIU spokesperson said on Friday.
Acting on a tip-off, SIU personnel arrested the suspect, identified as Munir Hussain alias Muna, son of Arshad Hussain, and recovered a 30-bore pistol along with ammunition from his possession.
According to police, the suspect was an active member of the Samad Kathiawari extortion group and had allegedly facilitated other members in extortion activities. He was also said to be a close associate of alleged extortionist Owais Dada.
Police said the suspect had allegedly been involved in several street crime incidents along with Owais Dada, besides extortion, and had previously been arrested in various cases.
Further investigation is underway, police said.