More than 250 suspects held in countrywide operations

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ISLAMABAD: At least 250 suspects have been arrested as Law enforcement agencies (LEAs) in Pakistan continued on Monday a countrywide crackdown against terrorists, following a wave of terrorism last week which claimed over 100 lives.

At least seven terrorists were killed in a gun battle with Rangers in Shah Latif Town area of Karachi on late Sunday night.

In similar raids police arrested 35 Afghan Nationals in Quetta and registered case against them in various police stations of the city.

In Swabi, two hundred and forty-four (244) suspects were arrested during search operations in different areas on Monday morning.

The arrests also include fifteen facilitators of terrorists.  Arms and ammunition were also recovered from them.

In Hafizabad, police and intelligence agencies conducted a combing operation arresting 16 suspects. Weapons and drugs were recovered from them.

In Rawalpindi, during raids in hotels and guesthouses security forces arrested 87 people for having incomplete documents

At least 200 people were arrested in similar raids in the country on Sunday.