KARACHI: Rangers on Thursday night claimed to have killed a suspect in an encounter in Lyari,

According to the Rangers’ spokesperson, the paramilitary force conducted an intelligence-driven raid on the hideout of Lyari gang-war elements in Afshani Gali. The suspects opened fire on the security personnel and in ‘retaliatory firing,’ one suspect, identified as Mohammed Zubair, was killed.

The spokesman said Zubair was a member of Abdul Jabbar alias Jhingu gang who was allegedly involved in 10 murders and other heinous crimes. The body was shifted to the Civil Hospital Karachi for autopsy.

YOUTH SHOT DEAD: A youth was shot dead in Kalakot area of Lyari on Thursday evening, police said.

The bullet-riddled body of the youth, identified as Mohammad Sarfraz, was found in Gul Mohammed Lane. Sarfraz hailed from Abbottabad.

A police official said the victim appeared to be a drug addict.

Published in Dawn, August 22nd, 2014

Opinion

Editorial

Judiciary’s SOS
Updated 28 Mar, 2024

Judiciary’s SOS

The ball is now in CJP Isa’s court, and he will feel pressure to take action.
Data protection
28 Mar, 2024

Data protection

WHAT do we want? Data protection laws. When do we want them? Immediately. Without delay, if we are to prevent ...
Selling humans
28 Mar, 2024

Selling humans

HUMAN traders feed off economic distress; they peddle promises of a better life to the impoverished who, mired in...
New terror wave
Updated 27 Mar, 2024

New terror wave

The time has come for decisive government action against militancy.
Development costs
27 Mar, 2024

Development costs

A HEFTY escalation of 30pc in the cost of ongoing federal development schemes is one of the many decisions where the...
Aitchison controversy
Updated 27 Mar, 2024

Aitchison controversy

It is hoped that higher authorities realise that politics and nepotism have no place in schools.