Three people, including a senior citizen and an 8-year-old girl, were killed during Independence Day celebrations in Pakistan’s Karachi due to “reckless” aerial firing, while over 60 others sustained gunshot injuries, Geo News reported, citing a rescue official.
The incidents occurred across the city, with the young girl hit by a stray bullet in Azizabad and a man named Stephen killed in Korangi. At least 64 others suffered gunshot wounds in the citywide incidents, Geo News reported.
Rescue officials said dozens were injured due to celebratory gunfire. Authorities condemned the practice as reckless and dangerous, urging citizens to mark Independence Day in safer ways.
Police have initiated their investigation and assured that strict action will be taken against those found involved in aerial firing.
According to a report obtained by ARY News, at least 42 people, including five women, lost their lives in firing incidents across Karachi in January.
