Robbers enter house on 'combing operation' pretext in Karachi.

KARACHI -- Eight unidentified dacoits robbed a family of gold, cash and cell phones worth Rs 1.7 million in the Orangi Town area of Karachi, media reported on Monday.

According to details, an eight-member dacoit gang entered into the house in the pretext of 'combing operation' and robbed a family.

One member of the dacoit gang said that they were conducting a search operation in the area. The dacoits asked permission, entered the house and looted cash and other valuables, said a family member of the robbed house.

The accused also took two motorcycles along with them when they were leaving the house after the robbery.

Police have launched an investigation and...