Police arrest gang war accused in injured condition

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KARACHI: A gang war accused was apprehended in injured condition after an encounter with police in Lyari area of the metropolis in the wee hours of Thursday.

Police sources said the encounter took place when a Lyari gang war accused Asif Amin affiliated with Ghaffar Zikri’s group was attempting to flee after robbing a citizen near   Maulvi Usman Park in Lyari within the limits of the Chakiwara police station.

The police personnel busy in routine patrolling reached the area and tried to intercept the suspect riding a motorcycle, however, the suspect opened fire at the police and tried to escape. In retaliation, the police fired. As a result, he sustained bullet injuries in his leg. Police recovered a TT pistol with rounds and a motorbike from the accused.

He was shifted to Civil Hospital Karachi for treatment.

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