A shooting incident that occurred at a medical store in front of Ishaq Burger Shop near Kharadar police post turned out to be linked to extortionists.
A total of six people, including two employees of the medical store, were injured in the incident.
According to initial reports, two persons were injured and shifted to Dr Ruth KM Pfau Civil Hospital by Edhi ambulance. The injured were identified as Habibullah Ahmed, 50, and Ahmed Raza Hanif, 15.
Shortly afterwards, Rizwan Sohail, 22, Shabir Butt Yaseen, 40, and Sameer Muhammad Ali, 25, were also brought to Dr Ruth KM Pfau Civil Hospital in a critical condition.
According to eyewitnesses, two suspects on a motorcycle opened fire on the medical store eight times, injuring two employees of the medical store. The store owner also opened fire on one of the assailants.
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Residents of the area told The Express Tribune that the criminal gangs of Lyari, once scuttled by Rangers, have resurfaced and started collecting extortion money from various traders in Lyari and Kharadar.
A few days ago, the accused had given an extortion slip to Jahanzeb, the medical store owner, and left. However, he ignored them and refused to pay the extortion. Police say they were investigating the incident.
According to area residents, the extortionists fired another shop in the same area about three months ago for not paying extortion. However, no injuries were reported at the time.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 3rd, 2022.
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