Karachi violence claims 6 more lives

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Karachi violence claims 6 more lives

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At least 6 more people died in incidents of violence in different parts of Karachi.

03 April,2012 07:10 am

Rangers have been called in Lyari after police failed to quell violence during the past two days. In the first phase, Rangers have been deployed in Lee Market and its surroundings.The contingents of Rangers have started patrolling in the violence-hit areas while barricades from roads were also removed.The government officials have claimed that firing incidents have stoped in the area after deployment of Rangers.rangerEarlier, Lyari presented the look of a battlefield during the day. A local leader of Pakistan People’s Party and a 10-year-old boy were among 6 killed in acts of violence while 25 people sustained injuries.Clashes between police and protester were also reported. According to police, a Lyari gang war accused, Ali, was also killed during exchange of fire between police and protesters.