Karachi (Staff Report): A man was killed and six others were injured when unidentified armed men hurled a hand grenade at a cloth market in Kharadar area of Karachi on Thursday.
The injured were identified as Muhammad Ismail (39), Waqas (30), Abdul Sattar (65), Babu (35), Abdul Aziz (70) and Usama (25). The identity of the dead, almost 70 to 75 years of age, is yet to be ascertained, said police.
Police officials suspect the involvement of a Lyari gang behind the attack who hurled the grenade after the shopkeepers refused to pay extortion money.
Home Minister and IGP Sindh have taken notice of the incident and sought a report from District City SSP.
