KARACHI: Police authorities in Karachi have transferred 20 officers out of the city’s South District as part of an ongoing investigation linked to a narcotics case involving a suspect known as Anmol, also called Pinky.
According to police officials, the officers had been posted for extended periods at several police stations in the district and were identified as being involved in alleged misconduct, anti-social activities and violations of departmental discipline.
Authorities said some of the officers repeatedly used influence to secure postings at specific stations in District South.
Earlier, two officials from the Counter Terrorism Department were taken into custody over alleged contacts with the suspect.
CTD sources said the detained officers included Assistant Sub-Inspector Kafeel and a constable identified as Ali, who were allegedly in communication with Pinky.