Gang war accused killed during operation in Lyari

  • October 26, 2013, 9:07 pm
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KARACHI Oct 26 (Online): Police and Rangers launched a joint operation in Lyari area where a gang war accused was killed during an encounter on Saturday.

According to the sources, a gang war accused, identified as Yousuf, was killed when an exchange of fire took place between the security forces and the culprits.

On the other hand, three persons including a police officer lost their lives in the recent firing and other violent incidents that occurred early today morning.

Police told that unknown gunmen opened fire in Moach Goth area of Baldia Town that killed a man who was later identified as Assistant Sub-inspector (ASI) Khursheed. The deceased policeman was deployed in Mochko police station.

Another man was killed when unidentified assailants opened fire at Vita roundabout in Korangi Industrial Area. The victim could not be identified yet.

In other incidents of firing that took place in Mettroville Site and Lyari areas, two persons sustained injuries who were shifted to nearby hospital for treatment.