Karachi witnessed the worst law and order situation on Saturday night as three persons lost their lives and eight sustained bullet injuries in 11 firing incidents in a short time of three hours. The violence exposes bad law and order in the largest city of Pakistan, with urgent need to maintain peace in the city after bringing the perpetrators to justice at the earliest. The consecutive firing incidents in a short span of three hours reflect police failure to ensure protection to the life and property of the citizens. A 35-year-old man identified as Shakeel was killed in firing near Banaras Aligarh Chappal Market. A 32-year-old man identified as Yasin was killed in firing by unidentified assailants at Qasba Morr in Orangi Town. A 45-year-old man identified Shahid lost his life in firing near Safoora Sameera Chowk. Eight people were injured in firing incidents from unknown assailants. One Yasir was injured in firing in Orangi Town Sector. 65-year-old Abdullah was injured in Orangi Town Sector 7A, and five-year-old Irfan injured in North Karachi. A woman identified as Maliar Bibi was injured in North Karachi Rashidabad. A man was injured in Sohrab Goth B, 40-year-old Irshad Bibi was injured in Azam Basti, Mahmudabad, the firing of unidentified persons.
Three killed, eight others injured in Karachi firing incidents
Published on: June 15, 2026 2:12 AM