KARACHI: Ten people were killed and 15 injured in an exchange of fire between two groups in the Malir area of Karachi on Friday.
All businesses and shops shut down after a shootout took place between two groups in the Khokarpar area of Malir.
Police has so far not been able to control the situation and a large contingent of Rangers personnel has cordoned off the area.
Inspector General Sindh Wajid Durrani has said a d00r-to-door search operation will be conducted in the area later today.
Express 24/7 correspondent Sabin Agha reported that the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) has strongly protested the incident on the floor of the Sindh Assembly and has claimed that four party workers were killed in the incident.
MQM leader Sheikh Afzal has alleged that the party had contacted the police, but had been informed that they did not have orders to enter the area.
Citizens Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) chief Ahmed Chinoy said the situation in the city was under control and law enforcement agencies are trying their best to maintain peace.
MQM demands action against target killers
Newly nominated opposition leader in Sindh Assembly Raza Haroon demanded the government take action against target killers in Karachi.
Speaking to the media after the MQM staged a walkout from Sindh Assembly, Haroon claimed MQM workers being targeted in Karachi and alleged that some people in the government were giving protection to the killers.
He said the government has yet to take action and arrest those involved in today’s incident.
