Operation Devil Hunt: Total detainees reach 7,310

Staff Reporter:

Law enforcers detained 461 more individuals in the 24 hours till Friday afternoon for their alleged involvement in criminal activities during the ongoing “Operation Devil Hunt.”

The total number of detainees has reached 7,310 as of Friday afternoon, the Police Headquarters said in a statement issued Friday afternoon.

In the latest 24-hour period, law enforcers recovered one pistol, six bullets, two locally-made double-barrel guns, one locally made shooter gun and a sharp weapon, the police said.

On 8 February, the home ministry launched the “Operation Devil Hunt,” combining the forces of police, RAB, army and others, to combat surging crime rates across the country. The operation