Thursday, April 2, 2009

One killed, 7 injured in Karachi violence


KARACHI: One man was killed and seven injured as two rival groups clashed in Gulistan-e-Johar, an area of metropolis on Thursday. Meanwhile, heavy troops of rangers and police have been deployed here after the incident, police sources said.According to police sources, two rival groups exchanged fire over a row of claiming extortion money in Phelwan Goth area. As a result, Syed Kamal (24) was killed and his death sparked violence as people gathered and set tires on fire on the streets. Later in a meanwhile, unknown gunmen opened fire at people protecting over the death of Kamal leaving seven more people injured.Injured were rushed to hospital for medical attainment and police, rangers troops were deployed following the incident, however, no arrest was made, sources claimed.

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