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Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Three killed, two injured in rival tribes’ clashes

KARACHI: Clash between two groups of Qasba Colony’s Gulfamabad, Pir Bukhari Colony, Qasba more, Aligarh Colony and environs have resulted in killings of 3 persons while two have been reported as injured.

Panic and fear griped the entire area, and all businesses were closed. Both groups have been reported to have taken entrenched positions, which have caused people to remain confined to their homes.
There are reports of intermittent firing in the area, while some elements have said to have torched a truck as well.
Among those killed included an MQM activist Nauman, a fruit vendor Dervish, and Shahid; while a 10-year old girl Saania was injured.
Meanwhile unknown persons in Gulshan-e-Hadeed and Malir Ansoo Goth have reportedly injured two persons with their firing. Online