MQM-PPP workers clash in Karachi leaves one dead, another injured

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) workers clashed in Karachi’s Nazimabad 2 area leaving one dead and another person injured.

As reported, workers of both the political parties clashed late Sunday night. While unidentified men also lit two vehicles during the violence.

According to the police, the incident took place in the Nazimabad No 2 area late Sunday as political parties were busy canvassing, holding public gatherings and corner meetings to mobilise their supporters ahead of the February 8 elections.

The deceased person has been identified as 48-year-old Faraz.

In a statement issued following the incident, a MQM-Pakistan spokesperson claimed that PPP workers tried to remove their party’s flag which led to the altercation between the workers of the two parties.

However, the dispute between them was settled after some time, the spokesperson added.

The PPP workers returned after two hours with armed guards and resorted to firing which left their worker dead, the statement added.

On the other hand, MQM-Pakistan Rabita Committee member Taha Siddiqui accused PPP workers opened fire at their office which resulted in the death of the UC in charge.

“The Peoples Party [PPP] cannot occupy the city through terrorism,” he alleged while speaking to the media outside the hospital.