28 dead in Karachi violence, polling ends in PS-94

Tension prevails in Karachi, as at least 28 people have been killed in latest incidents of violence as of today (Sunday). This comes as ANP has officially announced to boycott the by-polls for the PS-94 Karachi seat. Dozens of others have been injured in the recent spate of shooting. Two bodies were found from Lee Market and one from Kalry area of Lyari this morning. In Baldia town, five people in a hotel were gunned down when unidentified men opened fire on them. Another young man was also killed in the same locality. Another three people were shot dead in Garden area. A man was killed by firing in Banaras, while six people were killed in different areas of Orangi town and more than 20 were injured. CCPO Karachi Fayaz Leghari has said three people have been arrested with regard to the violence. Taking note of the recent target killings, Interior Minister Rehman Malik has directed DG Rangers to improve security. He has ordered the rangers to patrol sensitive areas and take action without any discrimination. He has also appealed to political leaders to be patient and cooperate with law enforcement agencies.

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