CTD arrest ‘target killer linked to a political party’ in Karachi

KARACHI: Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) claimed to have arrested an alleged target killer from Karachi's Korangi area, who they say, is affiliated with a political party.

According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Junaid Shaikh, the accused identified as Muhammad Khalid was involved in seven killings.

He said the alleged killer had shot and killed three people in Korangi area, while he also killed a man in Bangali Camp area two years ago.

"The accused has revealed that he had been ordered by his party's top leadership to target a reporter of a news channel", the SSP said.