11 involved in target killings held: Malik
KARACHI, Mar 28 (APP): At least 11 high profile alleged killers involved in target killings in city have been arrested in a joint operation by the personnel of police and law enforcement agencies in recent days, said Interior Minister Rehman Malik here on Monday. Talking to news persons after holding a high level meeting on security situation in the province, particularly, in Karachi, at Chief Minister House here, he said that concrete and indiscriminate measures were being taken against the criminal elements. 
“Most of the criminals have taken refuge under the umbrella of political parties,” he pointed out.
The Minister while critically pointing out the role of the media said that since March 10, at least 154 persons were killed in the metropolis and added that out of these 43 were victims of target killings while others were assassinated due to personal enmity.
“We cannot divulge any information at this stage about the affiliations of the those arrested involved in target killings and most of them are all hired killers,” he said while responding to various queries of the media persons.
Interior Minister said that action will be taken jointly by the law enforcement agencies along with police against the criminals without any discrimination from midnight Monday-Tuesday.
“Enough is enough and action will be taken across the board,” he added.
Political parties, also at the same time, need to keep an eye on black sheeps in their ranks, the Minister said.
Malik said that the media needs to adopt a positive approach to curb terrorism and help the government instead of glorifying those involved in heinous crimes.  
Speaking on the occasion, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah appreciated the role of Rangers, Police and the Ministry of Interior for extending all help to the provincial government to check lawlessness in the province.
Earlier, Rehman Malik and Chief Minister Shah had a detailed meeting with a delegation of MQM led by Faisal Sabzwari, DG Rangers, Ejaz Choudhry and senior police officials to discuss the law and order situation in the province.