Unknown gunmen killed four persons including MQM MPA Manzar Imam in Orangi Town on Thursday, Geo News reported.
According to police, four attackers riding motorcycles opened fire on MQM MPA Manzar Imam’s vehicle at Haider Chowk in Orangi Town today, killing him and one of his guards on the spot. Two others were injured critically who succumbed to their injuries at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital.
The police surgeon has confirmed the toll. The deceased guards were identified as Sajid, Imran and Murad.
Manzar Imam was elected as member of Sindh assembly after Raza Haider was killed.
Many MQM leaders reached the hospital soon after getting the news of the incident.
Volatile situation in Karachi, Hyderabad
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According to police, four attackers riding motorcycles opened fire on MQM MPA Manzar Imam’s vehicle at Haider Chowk in Orangi Town today, killing him and one of his guards on the spot. Two others were injured critically who succumbed to their injuries at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital.
The police surgeon has confirmed the toll. The deceased guards were identified as Sajid, Imran and Murad.
Manzar Imam was elected as member of Sindh assembly after Raza Haider was killed.
Many MQM leaders reached the hospital soon after getting the news of the incident.
Volatile situation in Karachi, Hyderabad
Violence has erupted in several areas of Karachi and Hyderabad. Aerial firing has been reported in Gulshan-e-Iqbal and Gulistan-e-Jauhar. Petrol pumps and CNG stations along with other businesses have begun to shut down in the city.
A woman was killed as firing was reported from several areas of Hyderabad. Shops were also forced to shut down in the city.
MQM Chief Altaf Hussain appeals for calm
Following the death of Mazhar Imam, MQM chief Altaf Hussain appealed for calm. Hussain said the murder of Mazhar Imam was an attempt to destroy the peace of Karachi. The MQM chief added that by staying calm, people would put an end to the strategy of the terrorists to destablise the city.
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