Pakistan

Twenty injured after killing of political worker

Following the shootout, workers take to the streets to protest the killing, resulting in severe clashes in Karachi.

Express January 08, 2011

KARACHI: Unidentified men gunned down a political worker reportedly belonging to the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) in the Teen Hatti area of Karachi earlier in the day, after which around 20 people were injured in separate incidences on violence in PIB colony.

Following the shootout, workers took to the streets to protest the killing, resulting in severe clashes. The angry protesters blocked the roads and set two buses on fire.

An Express News cameraman was among the 20 people who suffered burns after the fuel tank of one of the buses exploded.

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) South Zone Fakharul Islam was also injured, as the protesters pelted the police with stones, while more police personnel have been called in to contain the situation.

COMMENTS (2)

Disco Molvi | 13 years ago | Reply Had the murder of MQM worker been 'religiously' motivated and backed and patronized by the 'religious parties, there would've been a similar 'no response' just as seen upon Salman Taseer's murder.

Unknown | 13 years ago | Reply A great leader of PPP salman taseer was shot dead but there were no incidents like this ! but a local worker of MQM is shot dead in responce what they are doing ?

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