At least five persons were killed and two others sustained injuries in firing and violence-related incidents on Friday.
Three people were killed in a clash between two groups at Daryaabad area of Lyari. Fear and tension gripped the area after the clash. The bodies of the deceased were shifted to a civil hospital where they were identified as Haqdar Khan Niazi, Sultan Khan Niazi and Yousuf Khan Niazi.
Two decomposed bodies were found in the jurisdiction of Mauripur Police Station from Musharraf Colony area. The bodies were taken to the civil hospital and were not identified as yet.
A target killer was arrested by Baloch Colony Police in a raid. According to SSP South Nasir Aftab, the accused was involved in 40 offences including extortion and ransom. Several cases were filed against him in different police stations.
Ammunitions were also recovered from the target killer and further investigation was underway.
