Killing sparks arson attacks in Karachi locality

Killing of a political activist sparked violence in Berzeta Lines locality of the city leading to heavy exchange of fire and arson attacks, Geo News reported Monday. Correspondent says unknown people set fire to a two-storey building, four shops, two vehicles and motorcycles. Police and paramilitary troops were sent to the area to bring the situation under control. However, Geo News reporter Shoib Barni says the law enforces became silent spectators and did nothing except putting a cordon on the entry and exit point of the area located near Karachi’s busiest thoroughfare Shahra-e-Faisal. Later on, a number of women took to the road to protest the killing, suspending traffic and demanding arrest of the culprits.