Woman among six gunned down in Karachi

KARACHI: At least six persons including a woman were killed in violent and firing incidents that took place across the metropolis Wednesday, Geo News reported.

According to sources, unknown gunmen opened fire in Agra Taj Colony area of Lyari, killing a woman on the spot. The identity of the victim could not be ascertained.

Unidentified culprits also opened fire near parking plaza in Saddar area that killed a man riding on motorbike. The deceased was identified as Asadullah.

A body was also found from Surjani Town while another was recovered from old city area bearing bullet wound. The victim’s age was between 23 and 27 and had a gunshot wound in his head.

Earlier, a man was also shot dead in Korangi 5 area by unknown gunmen who was identified as Rehan, 27. The body was shifted to Jinnah Hospital for medico-legal formalities.

A man was also injured in firing incident that took place in Quaidabad area while another was injured in Ranchor Line last night.