Seventeen people have so far been killed in various incidents of firing and violence during the last 24 hours in the city and the situation still could not be controlled. The series of violence and terrorism, beginning from Banaras Chowk on Saturday evening, continues so far in various areas of the city. In the incidents of firing and violence, 17 people have so far been killed and 95 including 19 women sustained injuries while unknown persons torched 19 vehicles, six shops, one warehouse and a marriage hall in various areas of the metropolis. Dead bodies and wounded persons were shifted to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital and Qatar Hospital. Situation is still tense in various areas including Banaras Colony, Orangi Town and North Nazimabad.