Four persons killed in Karachi, 24 suspects rounded up

At least four more persons were killed in different incidents of violence in city here on Friday. According to details, an unidentified man shot dead a man Subhan, near Sindhi hotel in New Karachi area. In another incident a young man was gunned down in Orangi Town number-10. Firing in Rahim Shah Colony, Urdu Chowk and Faiz Alam Colony were also reported to hear. Unidentified men opened fire at a vehicle in Nagin Chaurangi area, killing Anwar and a minor injured and in another firing incident in Godhara area when unidentified gunmen opened fire on a bus in which a man Abdul Sattar was killed. An armed clash broke out between two gangs in Orangi Town that triggered panic in the area. Meanwhile, at least 24 suspected persons were taken into custody when law enforcement agencies launched a late night crackdown against the volatile law and order situation in parts of Orangi Town. It may be mentioned here that many areas lie in Orangi Town have been presenting a look of battleground for many days due to the reports of shootout between political rival groups whereby a large number of innocent people have been killed and several others injured. The areas came under search operation included Old Sabzi Mandi, Qasba Colony, PIB Colony, Kati Pahari, Ali Garh and others. Police also searched suspected houses amid operation. Search operation is still underway as more suspects have reportedly been taken under arrest but the actual number of apprehended men is not clear at this point of time. According to police officials, many houses were raided and searched as part of targeted operation against the armed miscreants after the incidents of firing from houses were reported.

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