35 injured in jubilant firing on Independence Day in Karachi
Police have arrested a suspect involved in aerial firing in Eidgah ground area and seized weapons from his possession
By Web Desk
August 14, 2022
KARACHI: At least 35 people, including five women, were injured from stray bullets in incidents of aerial firing, carried out in celebration of the 75th Independence Day, it was reported Sunday.
In an incident in North Karachi, security guards opened fire to mark the 75th Independence Day, without considering the presence of children in the surroundings.
Similar incidents of aerial firing were reported from Gulshan-e-Iqbal Block 7, Bahadurabad, Yousuf Plaza, Liaquatabad, Gulbahar, Chakiwara, Soldier Bazaar, New Town, PIB Colony and other areas.
Meanwhile, the police arrested a suspect involved in aerial firing in the Eidgah ground area and seized weapons from his possession.
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