Three killed, two bodies recovered in Karachi

KARACHI: Violence erupted in different areas of Karachi after a worker of Awami National Party (ANP) Sindh chapter was murdered on Wednesday. Three people were gunned down while two bodies were also recovered from North Nazimabad.

Seven people were killed in the post murder violence since Wednesday night while several vehicles were also set on fire by miscreants in different areas.

Zianul Abideen, an ANP worker of Patel Para area, died and his two companions injured, when armed men opened fire on them near Matric Board Office in Nazimabad area.

ANP is observing mourning day today over the killing of their office bearer.

Thin traffic was observed on the roads while few CNG stations and petrol pumps were functional in the city. Taking advantage of the situation, private transport owners were demanding exorbitant fares from the commuters who could not find public transport after the Transport Ittehad announced closure.

Educational institutions also remained closed while less attendance was witnessed in offices. BDS final year examinations would take place today according to the schedule as announced by the University of Karachi.

Two bodies were recovered from North Nazimabad area of Karachi who were identified as Mohammad Jalil and Mohammad Zeeshan.

A truck was set ablaze today at Dawood Chowrangi in Landhi area after riots.

On Wednesday night, various localities of the city echoed with aerial firing and armed miscreants set on fire many cars and motorcycles in different areas while the businesses were forced to close in Saddar, Empress Market, MA Jinnah Road and other adjoining areas.

Several cars, motocyles and roadside stalls were set of fire in Lasbela, Teen Hatti, Nishtar Road, Garden, Esa Nagri, Qaidabad and Korangi. Firing incidents were also reported in PIB Colony, Gulistan-e-Johar, Lyari, Banaras, Orangi Town and other areas.

Acute traffic jam was witnessed in all areas of the city, as panicked Karachiites tried to reach their homes as soon as possible.

Police and rangers were deputed in the violence-hit areas.