At least 15 more people lost their lives on Monday as the ongoing wave of violence persisted in Karachi. People were killed and injured in city’s Ahsanabad, Gulshan-i-Iqbal, Landhi Sherpao Colony, Lyari, Safora Chowrangi, Abul Hasan Isfahani Road and Garden areas. The incidents spread fear among residents and shops and small businesses were reportedly shut in some areas of the city. Meanwhile, special investigation department of CID police has arrested three people including two alleged members of banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) when they raided Manghopir and Shershah areas. According to police, the arrested are involved in several acts of extortions and targeted killings including attacks on foreign health teams.
Indian fisherman flees from Karachi jail: An Indian fisherman imprisoned in Malir Jail escaped on Monday. According to media reports, the Indian fisherman was imprisoned for violating territorial waters. The DIG (Prisons) has suspended three police officials and ordered a search for the missing prisoner.
