Senior Sindh Minister Zulfiqar Mirza’s statement against MQM chief Altaf Hussain has again triggered violence after which tension engulfed different areas of the city.
At least 12 people were killed while several others were injured in different areas of the city on Wednesday, police said.
A large number of vehicles were also set on fire after the controversial statement of Dr Zulfiqar Mirza.
Some unknown people burnt tryes and blocked the roads in different areas including MA Jinnah Road, Gulshan-e-Iqbal and Liaquatabad.
Fear grips the city as firing continues in several areas including Landhi, Korangi, Malir and Nazimabad, while petrol pumps and shops remained closed.
