At least 11 killed in Lyari clashes

KARACHI: At least 11 persons, including seven women and two children, were killed and at least 12 were reported injured during clashes between two groups of Lyari here on Wednesday, ARY News reports.

According to sources, clashes erupted between two rival gangs of Lyari at Chakiwara and Jhatpat Market of the hostile in which Ivan bombs were hurled at each other.

Chaos erupted at the scene whereas rescue officials rushed at the spot for operations. The injured were shifted to a nearby hospital for immediate medical treatment.

According to media reports, six to eight grenades were used in the battle between the gangs.

The death toll in the incident is feared to increase.