In a fresh spate of violence that erupted in the city one day ahead of by-polls has left at least 10 people dead and dozens others injured while unknown armed men forced shops in different areas to close, Geo News reported Saturday.
The violence spread in several parts of the city after unidentified attackers opened fire and injured a man named Zafar in PS-94 constituency of Orangi Town where by-election is due to be held tomorrow.
In another firing incident at Katti Pahari area where armed men opened indiscriminate firing on a passenger bus, killing a youth identified as Tausif and injuring two others.
A man identified as Akbar was shot dead and two others sustained injuries when unknown armed motorcyclists opened fire at Abul Hasan Ispahani Road.
In yet another firing incident in Garden area 3 men were killed.
In similar such incidents at Kamran Chowrangi, Ayub Goth, Banaras one man each was shot dead while two men were injured in Ranchor Line.
According to hospital sources, more than a dozen men were injured in firing incidents.