KARACHI: At least three persons were killed and two others were wounded in separate incidents of gunfire in Karachi on Sunday whereas law enforcers claimed the arrest of 81 suspects during targeted raids conducted in several areas of the city, DawnNews reported.

Unknown motorcycle-riding gunmen opened fire near Vita chowrangi in Korangi area killing two persons and wounding two others. The victims were shifted to Jinnah Hospital.

Fear and panic gripped the area after the incident.

In another incident, a man was gunned down in Surjani town area of the city.

Meanwhile, police and Rangers conducted targeted operations in several areas of the city during which police claimed to have arrested 66 suspects whereas Rangers officials claimed the arrest of 15 persons.

A large number of weapons, ammunition and drugs was also reportedly recovered from the arrested suspects.

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