Express News reported that hand grenades were thrown at shops and hotels during early hours of the day in the Lea Market area, after which businesses were forced to close down.
Protestors pelted policemen with stones and demanded that police stop undue raids and operations. The security personnel also fired tear gas at the protestors.
Traders say that the police has failed to secure calm and peace in Lyari, which is destroying business.
According to a police source, the targeted operations have contributed to more than 15 arrests pertaining to heinous crimes.
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