KARACHI: Police have registered two cases following an operation in Khayaban-e-Rahat, Defence, Karachi, involving the alleged recovery of narcotics and reported resistance against police personnel. According to police records, a man identified as Naeem Hussain was arrested during the operation, while seven other individuals were shown as arrested in a separate case. The incident has also drawn attention in political and tribal circles.
According to the initial police report, Sub-Inspector Muhammad Saeed of the Defence South police station and other personnel were patrolling near Seaview parking on the night of October 14, 2026, when they stopped a motorcyclist for a search.
The report claims that eight packets of a substance identified as ice (crystal methamphetamine) were recovered from the suspect. Police identified the arrested man as Naeem Hussain, son of Ali Hussain, and stated that the substance had been taken into custody.
According to the FIR, the arrested suspect allegedly disclosed that he had brought the narcotics from Bungalow No. 31 on Khayaban-e-Rahat. Police said a team subsequently visited the location for further action.
The police report further alleges that, as officers were leaving the premises after completing the operation, several individuals scuffled with them and attempted to seize the recovered narcotics.
Police claim to have arrested seven individuals in connection with the alleged incident. They were identified as Muhammad Bilal, Alam Khan, Zakir, Ameer Hassan, Shahid, Ashraf and Khan. The report also states that a man identified as Khalid Jakhrani and several other individuals managed to flee.
A second case was registered under relevant legal provisions relating to interference with public servants in the discharge of their duties, resistance, criminal intimidation and other alleged offences.
The allegations detailed in the police reports have yet to be established through the legal process.
