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Summary
Violence continue to engulf Karachi as a fresh wave of politico-ethnic target killings claimed at least 2 more lives including a policeman. The latest bout of violence has prompted the authorities to increase the presence of Rangers and Police for maintaining law-and-order in the city.Former employee Peoples Peace Committee Abdul Latifs bullet sprayed dead body was recovered from the area of Mari Pur on Ravar Road. According to police, Latif was murdered after abduction. Following the news of the death the situation in the areas of Lyari and Mowachagoth remained tense.In the area of Sardeed Sector-11-C1 constable Imran was gunned down when two armed men on a motorcycle opened indiscriminate fire at Imran, killing him on the spot, and fled. Situation subsequent to the death of the political activist Rizwan continue to remain tense. It is pertinent to mention that at least 12 people fell pray to target killings during the last 72-hours.
