| [Geo News] A 30-year-old activist of the Awami National Party (ANP) was killed in a drive-by shooting in Arambagh area, leading to closure of shops and markets in different parts of Karachi. According to the police, unknown motorcyclists shot and critically injured Suhaid Zahid Khatak in Garri Khata area of Arambagh. He was rushed to the Civil Hospital in critical state. However, he succumbed to the injuries and died. The accomplices of the deceased created disturbance in the hospital and subjected the staff to torture. Following the incident, Boltan Market, Jamia Cloth Market, Lee Market and all markets of the Saddar area were immediately closed. While heavy aerial firing were reported in parts of Lyari. The dead body of the deceased was taken to Sultan Abad where enraged people pelted stones on vehicles and blocked the traffic by erecting barricades. |