Islamabad, Dec 26, IRNA Two people were gunned down in separate incidents of firing in Karachi on Thursday whereas three suspected target killers were arrested by the police, local media reported.Pakistan Muslim League-Nawazs (PML-N) local office bearer was shot dead near Singer Chowrangi in Karachis Korangi Industrial area. He was targeted while he was on his way home after dropping his children to school.
Meanwhile, a man named Tajuddin sustained severe injuries due to firing in North Karachi area near Dou Minute Chowrangi. Later, he succumbed to his wounds in a hospital.
According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP-Central) Amir Farooqui, the New Karachi Industrial police arrested three suspected target killers allegedly involved in the killings of 12 people, including two policemen, as well as 150 incidents of street crimes.
Moreover, police also recovered arms from the possession of the arrested suspects.
Karachi, the largest metropolitan city of Pakistan, is riddled with targeted killings, gang wars, kidnappings for ransom, extortion and terrorism. Targeted operations led by Rangers forces with the support of police are ongoing in the city under a directive issued by the federal government against criminals already identified by federal, military and civilian agencies.
By IRNA
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