By Aziz Khatri
KARACHI: Police in the Central district arrested 18 suspects during a targeted operation against gambling and betting networks in Bilal Colony, officials said on 28 April 2026.
The action was carried out on the instructions of SSP Central, Dr Muhammad عمران Khan, as part of an ongoing campaign against criminal elements. Officers from Bilal Colony police station conducted the raid and detained the suspects at the scene.
Police said they recovered 16 mobile phones, cash amounting to Rs134,500, 10 dice with a dice box and three bundles of playing cards, which were being used for gambling activities.
A case was registered at Bilal Colony police station under FIR No 193/2026 under sections 5 and 5-A of the Gambling Act, and further investigation was under way.
The SSP Central said operations against criminal elements and social vices would continue without discrimination to ensure a safe and peaceful environment for citizens.
