Firing incidents in Karachi claim five lives, many injured

Clashes between two groups sparked heavy gunfights in Sikandar Goth area of Sachal, on Monday. One person was killed and two other were injured as a result of the firing after which tension gripped the area.
According to the police, unknown gunmen opened fire near Al-Asif square, killing one person. The dead body of the deceased was shifted to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital.
Firing also claimed the life of one person in Baghdadi area of Lyari, whereas five others were injured.
Three other people were injured by firing in Machar Colony area.
Attack at an ice-cream parlour near Lighthouse area killed one woman. The body was taken to Civil Hospital.
According to the police, the incident was a result of personal enmity.
One person died of gunshot wound under mysterious circumstances in Bin Qasim Town of Karachi.
Unknown gunmen opened fire at a car in Essa Nagri, injuring one person. The injured person is stated to be a political party worker.
Incidents of firing by unknown gunmen were also reported in Tin Hatti, Pak colony, Muwach Goth because of which fear and tension gripped the area.

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