Three Lyari gang suspects killed in encounter

KARACHI: At least three suspected criminals were killed on Thursday in an exchange of fire with the police in Kalakot, Lyari.

In an attempt to nab suspects belonging to the Baba Ladla group the police carried a search operation in the area.

One hand grenade and three TT pistols were recovered from the suspects, Senior Superintendent Police (SSP) Sheraz Nazeer said.



In a separate case, the police on Wednesday registered a dual murder case against unidentified persons for the murder of a female seminary teacher and her student.

26-year-old Nasreen was found dead with her 16-year-old student Rabia on May 8 under mysterious circumstances.



Reports also claimed that the teacher had asked Rabia to marry her brother a few days prior to the incident, however, Rabia had refused. As per the reports, the student was killed by her teacher when she arrived at her house for lessons, after which the teacher committed suicide.

Police investigators, however, said that nothing could be said with certainty until the investigation was been completed. “The investigation is at the initial stages,” said North Nazimabad DSP Naeem Khan. “But the case is complicated.”