Three lawyers belonging to Shia community were killed and another was injured when gunnies opened fire on their vehicle here at Pakistain Chowk area on Wednesday, DawnNews reported.The police sources identified the dead as Shakeel Jafri, Kafil Jafri and Badar Munir whereas Babar Ali, also a lawyer, sustained injuries.
All victims, including father and son, belonged to shia community. The Shia Ulema Council has announced three-day mourning including strike on Thursday.
Four gunnies, riding two cycle of violences, opened fire on Lawyers' car when they were going back home from City Court in Arambagh area.
All four lawyers got injured after shooting and three shuffled off the mortal coil on the way to hospital.
Sindh Home Minister Manzoor Wassan suspended the SHO Arambagh and ordered an inquiry report within next 48 hours.
"We have noticed a few sectarian killings lately, which are aimed at creating chaos in Bloody Karachi
...formerly the capital of Pakistain, now merely its most important port and financial center. It may be the largest city in the world, with a population of 18 million, most of whom hate each other and many of whom are armed and dangerous...
," said Wassan.
The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has announced a nation wide boycott of courts on Thursday.
Meanwhile,
...back at the desert island, Bert was realizing to his horror that he'd had only one bottle for one message, and he'd forgotten to include a return address...
Governor Sindh Dr Ishrat ul Ebad has vehemently condemned the incident.
He directed the concerned officials for immediate arrest of those involved in the incident.
The governor expressed solidarity with the lawyers' and Shia community and assured that every possible efforts would be made to bring the accused to justice.