Geo Pakistan

Karachi: violence continues despite peace efforts

KARACHI: Violence continued in the metropolis despite the political parties' efforts for the restoration of peace. A dead body was found in Orangi Town on late Saturday night, raising the death toll to 14 during the past 24 hours. Earlier, a man was gunned down by unidentified armed men in Banaras area of Orangi Town. Another man, identified as Tanveer, was killed while three others injured in Gulistan e Jauhar, triggering tension in the area. In Landhi-89, Umair Ahmed and Gul Shah were shot dead while two kids wounded. Meanwhile, two groups used hand grenades and crackers against each other during their clash after which heavy firing were carried out in Sherpao Colony. Police and Rangers personnel launched search operation in the region to control law and order situation. Several suspects have been detained during the operation.