2 Lashkar-e-Jhangvi militants escape from Karachi Central jail

Staff Report

KARACHI -- Two high-profile members of the banned Lashkar-e-Jhangvi (LeJ) escaped from Karachi Central Jail, police confirmed Wednesday (June 14).

Shaikh Muhammad Mumtaz alias Firaun and Muhammad Ahmed Khan alias Munna broke out Tuesday (June 13), reported SAMAA.

Mumtaz was involved in 57 targeted killings and Khan in seven, said Sindh Police official Raja Umar Khatab, according to Dawn.

Authorities suspended 12 jail personnel, including the superintendent, reported SAMAA.

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