Ten killed, over 20 hurt in Karachi mayhem

KARACHI: At least ten people were killed and more than 20 hurt in different incidents of firing in the city in reaction to Zulfiqar Mirza's statements against MQM chief, Geo News reported Thursday. After the fiery speech of Zulfiqar Mirza unknown men came out on the streets of Karachi and opened firing and set ablaze several vehicles, Geo News reported. Reports of firing in Shah Faisal, Gulistan-e-Johar, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, University road, Golimar, Ancholi, Abul Hassan Isphanai Road and Liaquatabad were received while dozens of vehicles were set on fire in different parts of the city, including an oil tanker. Shops, hotels, fuel stations were shut after the firing that griped the whole city. Reports from interior Sindh also confirmed the firing incidents and anger against Zulfiqar Mirza's comments. Owing to the city situation, Federal Urdu University and Karachi University have cancelled the papers that were scheduled for today. The Karachi Transport Ittehad (KTI) has announced that no transport will be brought on roads due to security reasons while traders will also remain closed and not take part in any business activity. Fear has gripped the entire city and forced the citizens to stay indoors. People from different areas reported severe firing in the area and said that due to shortage of public transport and deteriorating situation, they could not reach offices.