Violence erupts in Karachi after arrest of a political figure

Violence erupts in Karachi after arrest of a political figure
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Summary Protesters set ablaze 10 vehicles and dozens of makeshift shops in Gulistan Jauhar.

 

According to details, violence broke out in Gulistan Jauhar area after Rangers arrested a former office-bearer of a political party.

 

Angry demonstrators blocked the roads by burning tyres and also set ablaze four cars, four motorcycles and two rickshaws.

 

The protesters also set on fire dozens of makeshift shops. The demonstrators also resorted to aerial firing as a result one man was wounded.

 

Ranger launched a search operation in Rabia City building and arrested several protesters. The arrested persons were shifted to some undisclosed location.

 

Meanwhile, some unidentified assailants hurled a hand grenade at a shop in North Nazimabad area but luckily it did not explode. Bomb disposal squad was called in to diffuse the bomb.
 

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