Lyari residents protest against violence, target killings

KARACHI: Residents of Lyari protested against the continuing violence and targeted killings in the area, Geo News reported.

Protesters blocked Mauripur road and set ablaze two trailers, bringing traffic to a grinding halt. Many of the vehicles stuck in the log jam were looted while the protestors also pelted stones damaging the vehicles as the police witness the unrest as silent spectators. A bus conductor was killed during the protest.

While the protest continued, the police encountered criminals in lanes number 9 and 10 near Mauripur road. In the ensuing exchange of fire, DSP Shakeel and two constables were injured.

Rangers were summoned to control the situation. Meanwhile SSP City Tariq Dharejo said, that the operation would continue until all pickets and road blocks had been removed.

The Lyari Problem

Lyari has been experiencing continued violence for the fifth consecutive day, which includes intermittent firing, hand grenade explosions, murders along with loot and plunder.

Residents have been facing extreme difficulties since the violence has left them restricted to the four walls of their homes.

The affected areas include, Kalri, Hangurabad, Agra Taj Colony, Bihar Colony, Jumma Baloch Road and other adjoining areas for the past four days.