Islamabad, May 18 -- A violent incident occurred at the Sunshine Rehab Centre in Orangi Town, Karachi, where a mob stormed the rehabilitation centre, freeing 127 patients undergoing treatment for drug addiction, ARY News reported.

The attackers vandalised the centre, assaulted staff members, and damaged a police mobile unit.

The rehabilitation centre is operated by Sindh Police officer Abdul Khaliq Ansari. At the time of the incident, 10 to 12 staff members were on duty, responsible for patient care in Orangi Town, Karachi, as per ARY News.

The administration of the rehab centre in Karachi has submitted a formal statement to the police, and efforts are underway to register an FIR and trace the escaped addicts.

Preliminary investigatio...