Summary Umar Kachi, a key commander of Uzair Baloch group, was wanted in 40 criminal cases.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Karachi police on Friday killed the wanted Lyari gangster Umar Kachi in a shootout. The slain dacoit was also a key commander of the notorious Uzair Baloch group.
According to the police sources, upon receiving secret information, police raided Juna Market’s Phool Batti Lane near Karachi’s Kharadar area on early Friday morning. Anticipating imminent danger, Umar alias Kachi and his henchmen opened fire on police, only to be killed in retaliatory fire from the police side.
Umar was considered a symbol of fear in and around Lyari. He held the position of commander in Lyari gang war’s infamous Uzair Baloch group.
Police say that Umar Kachi was wanted in 40 different cases including terrorism, murder, extortion and ransom kidnapping.
These cases were registered in four different police stations. The gangster was also involved in myriad firing incidents with the police.
Police also recovered firearms from the slain gangster’s possession. Police is hopeful that Lyari will witness a significant improvement in law and order situation after getting rid of Umar Kachi.
