DAWN.COM | Metropolitan | Seventeen die in Karachi ?targeted killings? during June
It looks like MQM is being targeted because of its hard stance against Taliban and Anti Social elements.
Seventeen die in Karachi ‘targeted killings’ during June
Saga of mafia style killings continued. This has become normal routine for Karachi. Since inception of MQM, perhaps more people killed in Karachi as campared to whole Pakistan including killings by counter part of MQM, so called taliban the barberians.
DAWN.COM | Metropolitan | Seventeen die in Karachi ?targeted killings? during June
KARACHI: At least 17 people have been killed in the first week of June in Karachi. During the early hours of Sunday, a local leader of the MQM-Haqiqi became the latest victim, DawnNews reported.
According to police sources, gunmen barged into the house of Saleem Knight, head of the MQM-Haqiqi Lawyers’ Wing in Jamshed Town. Indiscriminate firing killed Saleem, while his wife and daughter received bullet injuries.
According to senior police officials, the MQM claims five of their activists, while Haqiqi claims ten of their workers have been targeted. Meanwhile, at least one worker of the PPP and the Shabab-i-Milli have also been killed.
Areas such as Landhi, Malir, Shah Faisal, Korangi, Lyari, and Jamshed Town have remained tense in the wake of this violence.
Police would not disclose who could be behind the murders but attributing political sources they claim varying reasons. MQM Haqiqi claims it is a backlash of an imminent release of Afaq Ahmed and Amir Khan.
The deputy convener of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement, Dr Farooq Sattar said that the MQM is being targeted for raising its voice against Talibanisation and the government should probe into these killings.
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Gang war continued…
DAWN.COM | Metropolitan | Targeted killings claim ten lives in Karachi
KARACHI: At least 10 political activists were killed on Sunday as a spree of targeted killings continued in different parts of the city.
Tension gripped parts of Malir, Landhi, Korangi and North Karachi where most of the killings took place.
The Mohajir Qaumi Movement (Haqiqi) claimed that seven of its workers had been killed by rivals.
Allegations and counter-allegations were levelled by the Muttahida Qaumi Movement and the Haqiqi group.
The Muttahida said three of its workers had been killed on Sunday.
Karachi police Chief Wasim Ahmed confirmed that 10 political workers had been killed since Saturday in ‘fighting among different political groups’ which began five days ago.
‘Most of the victims belonged to the MQM (Haqiqi),’ he told Dawn.
He said political intervention would be required to end the targeted killings of political workers, although police in the affected areas had been reinforced.
Haqiqi worker, Salimuddin, 40, was killed and his wife and daughter were wounded when they were sprayed with bullets in their Martin Quarters home in Jamshed Town.
Another Haqiqi worker, Mohammed Nauman, 28, was killed and his mother and brother Mohammed Zeeshan were injured when some men on a motorcycle opened fire on the taxi they were travelling in near Gulshan Qadri in Malir City. Zeeshan earlier worked as bodyguard of the party’s interned Chief Afaq Ahmed.
In New Karachi, Haqiqi worker Shakil Tata was shot dead and another worker, Imran Para, was wounded.
A member of the Haqiqi’s elders’ committee, Naseem Ahmed, 40, was killed and his wife Nasima was injured when gunmen attacked their house in Saudabad area of Malir Colony.
In Landhi, fruit seller Shahzad, 32, was shot dead. He was stated to be a supporter of the MQM (Haqiqi).
Haqiqi worker Hasan, 32, was shot dead in Al Fallah area.
The body of another Haqiqi worker, Abdul Saeed, was found in a desolate place in Korangi 36-B area.A worker of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement was shot dead in a late Saturday night attack in Korangi. The victim, Farooq Ahmed, 35, was sitting outside his house when gunmen on a motorbike opened fire on him.
A worker and a supporter of the Muttahida were shot dead in Eidgah area.
Police said Haji Faqeer Mohammed, 45, and Raza Pappu, 35, both residents of Baba Bhit island, were playing cards in a pick-up when two men on a motorcycle opened fire on them.
It looks like MQM is being targeted because of its hard stance against Taliban and Anti Social elements.
LOL, this is a fight between MQM and MQM-H
Nothing to do with the imaginary 'Talibanisation' of Karachi
Re: Trageted killing spree in Karachi claims 17 lives in June.
Shame on these thugs for trying to turn Karachi again into war zone. This will not benefit anyone.
it was expected to happen as MQM H was slowly encroaching into areas around Landhi and korangi and had its members taking over inner streets since last months.
it got in motion because of expected release of afaq ahmed or amir khan of MQM H on bail.
it is bound to get worse as days pass.
no taliban issue but a gang war...
Re: Trageted killing spree in Karachi claims 17 lives in June.
Read the thread before posting the same news again. - Ehsan
10 of MQM haqiqi’s members died probably while clashing with the MQM ( altaf parast) which claims 5 of their members died. How is the Taliban involved?
Wait, MQM haqeeqi and afaaq ahmed bhi ab taliban ban gaye?
Re: Trageted killing spree in Karachi claims 17 lives in June.
It looks like the implementation of slogan, "Jo Qaed ka ghaddar hai wo mot ka haqdar hai"
When terrorism started in swat everyone started screaming (rightly so). Now who is going to stand up against this terrorism?
Re: Trageted killing spree in Karachi claims 17 lives in June.
Everyone knows that the Haqqiqi was a group propped up by the ISI by interjecting SSP jihadis into it and by portraying the real MQM as a purely shia organization. Haqqiqi is feeling threatened by the collapse of their talib brethren in Swat and are lashing out at the nearest target.
Re: Trageted killing spree in Karachi claims 17 lives in June.
The purpose of putting every crime on MQM is to destabilize the current Sindh Government of Secular Parties in Sindh and Islamabad.
11 MQM workers shot dead in Karachi can MQM critics tell me who are killing MQM workers?
Re: Trageted killing spree in Karachi claims 17 lives in June.
^I dont think people are going to miss these MQM goons.
The purpose of putting every crime on MQM is to destabilize the current Sindh Government of Secular Parties in Sindh and Islamabad. 11 MQM workers shot dead in Karachi can MQM critics tell me who are killing MQM workers?
Please give a neutral source which is saying 11 MQM works were shot dead. Its the biggest drama. The modus operan-di in this scenario is, MQM always claims its "hamdard" are shot dead. These "hamdards" are actually innocent people who get caught during the firing. Since the relevant families are already scared, they dont deny any such report.
Re: Trageted killing spree in Karachi claims 17 lives in June.
"Jo Qaed ka ghaddar hai wo mot ka haqdar hai" ??????
magar
"Jo Qaed ka wafadaar hai per Nabi ka ghaddar hai woh ..............?"
Please give a neutral source which is saying 11 MQM works were shot dead. Its the biggest drama. The modus operan-di in this scenario is, MQM always claims its "hamdard" are shot dead. These "hamdards" are actually innocent people who get caught during the firing. Since the relevant families are already scared, they dont deny any such report.
You have no idea what you're talking about it.
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^ This is how you respond when asked to back up your claims.
Everyone knows that the Haqqiqi was a group propped up by the ISI by interjecting SSP jihadis into it and by portraying the real MQM as a purely shia organization. Haqqiqi is feeling threatened by the collapse of their talib brethren in Swat and are lashing out at the nearest target.
Oh come on Khehkeshan , i do respect ur posts but how can u blindly link Taliban and Haqiqi.it is true that MQM & Haqiqi both propped by ISI but nothing to do with Taliban, be realistic...
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"its time to take Taliban and Haqiqi Head on…"Bahi
Please give a neutral source which is saying 11 MQM works were shot dead. Its the biggest drama. The modus operan-di in this scenario is, MQM always claims its "hamdard" are shot dead. These "hamdards" are actually innocent people who get caught during the firing. Since the relevant families are already scared, they dont deny any such report.
This is true. MQM always cry like this. Pehkay maaro aur phirr roana shurro kar dow. Same old tectics. A blind person can see that MQM is doing all the killings of MQM-H workers.