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At least five people lost their lives in different areas of Karachi, DawnNews reported.

Police  arrested Inam mullah, a member of banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

A political worker was shot dead in the area of Quiadabad. The tension prevailed in the area after the incident.

A hairdresser lost his life when unknown people opened fire on his shop.

Another man was killed in Qaim Khani colony of Baldia town.

Meanwhile, Special investigation cell Malir raided a hideout in Khokhra par arresting a prominent member of the gang war Shahid.

According to police, Shahid was involved in several murders and he was a close companion of Baba Ladla. Five kilograms of hashish and hand grenades were recovered from his possession.

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