KARACHI: Karachi police on Monday claimed to have killed three bandits during a dacoity in Korangi area of the city.

According to a police report, a gang of bandits entered a house in Korangi, made the family hostage at gunpoint and looted cash and other valuables from the house.

On information, a police tea rushed to the scene and cordoned off the area. Later, more police came was brought to the scene following which an effective operation was conducted. In the police firing, three bandits were killed who were identified as Sadqi, Ahmed, and Saeed.

The police also recovered the looted valuables from the possession of the bandits. Panic gripped the areas soon after the incident. Their bodies were shifted to a local hospital for medico-legal formalities. The police have started further investigation into the incident.