KARACHI: At least 27 persons were injured in incidents of celebratory gunfire on the night of independence day in Karachi.
According to police sources, aerial firing to celebrate independence day were reported in Lyari, Liaquatabad, Paposh, Saddar and Burns Road areas of the metropolis.
Aerial firing incidents were also reported in Malir, F.B. Area, North Nazimabad, Super Highway and Baldia Town, police said. The incidents of celebratory fire also reported in Tariq Road, Korangi, Orangi and New Karachi leaving several citizens injured.
“Among 27 person injured in firing, five were women and four children,” according to the city police.
Moreover, a man was killed in Shah Faisal Colony when a bullet fired by unknown person hit him last night, police said.
