Violence in Karachi claims five lives

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KARACHI: Different violent incidents in Karachi claimed at least five lives, DawnNews reported.

A tortured dead body was found from Landhi near Murtaza roundabout; the deceased was reportedly killed by firing.

Another dead body, stuffed in a bag, was found from Maripur road in Lyari near crown cinema. The man was kidnapped before he was shot dead.

A dead body was also found from the sea side near Rehri Goth.

A political worker, Rafique, who was injured earlier, succumbed to his injuries and passed away. The news of his death caused tension in the area.

Unidentified men killed a man, named Haji Shakoor, in the area of Memon Goth. Police sources claimed that the deceased was a criminal and his death was result of the personal enmity.

Authorities have tighten up the security in the volatile areas. Extra Rangers and Police troops have been deployed there.

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