Sindh Rangers in a targeted operation arrested Muhammad Ali also known as Asad Kharal from Hyderabad.
According to Ranger sources, the raid was conducted after intelligence reports. Kharal has been shifted to undisclosed location for interrogation. Rangers were interrogating Asad Kharral for his involvement in various cases of mega corruption.
The paramilitary force had carried out several raids in many cities of Sindh over the past many days in a bid to apprehend Kharal.
Earlier, Rangers on Friday raided the home of Sindh Home Minister Sohail Anwar Siyal in Larkana, in connection with the arrest of a suspect wanted by the paramilitary force. They were on the lookout for a suspect Asad Kharal.
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The officials wanted to question Kharal about his alleged role in two corruption cases worth Rs 500 million, in addition to being links with criminals, sources said. However, the incident resulted in escape of the corruption accused.
It has been alleged that Asad Kharal has close links with the brother of Sohail Anwar Siyal. The Rangers had also detained 10 people including former naib nazim Abid Bughio.
The Rangers recently said that they have launched a comprehensive operation against criminals and militants in interior of Sindh. DG Rangers Major General Bilal Akbar had said that the operation has been launched under the National Action Plan
