Thursday, April 30, 2009

Pakistan: Karachi Firing Kills At Least 23 People

Pakistan: Karachi Firing Kills At Least 23 People
(NSI News Source Info) ISLAMABAD - April 30, 2009: At least 23 people were killed and 22 others wounded in firing in the southern port city of Karachi in Pakistan on Wednesday, local media reported. The violence took place in different parts of Karachi when unidentified gunmen opened fire and set ablaze vehicles, the private Geo TV channel said. A Pakistani motorcyclist rides past a burning passenger mini bus on a street in Karachi and vehicle burns after clashes in the southern city of Karachi April 29, 2009. Police and rescue sources said that over a dozen police and security personnel were also injured in the crossfire between two groups in various areas. Pakistani police have arrested 21 suspected gunmen during a search operation and started investigation into the violence.

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