Karachi police. – File Photo

KARACHI: After an encounter in the Lyari area on Sunday, police claimed to have killed a criminal associated with the Lyari gang-war named Saqib, DawnNews reported.

Another criminal named Kashif was arrested and weapons were also recovered from his possession.

According to details, police was informed about the presence of gang-war criminals at Meera Naka area of Chakiwara. The police launched a raid in the area and which led to an exchange of fire.

A policeman was also wounded during the encounter.

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