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Cases lodged against killing of Additional SHO

Sindh News  Four cases have been lodged on Friday night against killing of Additional Station House Officer (SHO) Raheem Khan who was martyred in gunfight with dacoits in Gulistan-e-Johar area of Karachi, earlier on the same day. Police sources informed that, three cases have been registered in Gulistan-e-Johar Police Station and one case has been filed in Ferozabad Police Station. The cases include: provisions of anti-terrorism act, murder, attempted murder and police encounter.  A day earlier, Additional Station House Officer (SHO) Raheem Khan has embraced martyrdom in an exchange of fire with dacoits in Gulistan-e-Johar, area of Karachi.  SSP East said, the firing incident happened when some unknown armed assailants opened fire at cops and managed to escape from the scene, as a result, the additional SHO Rahim Khan martyred.  Read more: Cases lodged against killing of Additional SHO

Valuables reduce to ashes as fire engulfs Karachi furniture factory

Sindh News Fire erupted at a furniture factory in Karachi on Thursday night.According to details, a fire broke out at a furniture factory located in Liaquatabad, area of Karachi which spread rapidly and engulfed the entire factory.  Fire brigade and rescue teams reached the spot to douse the blaze and brought the fire under control after hectic efforts of several hours.  Rescue sources said that the cause of fire is yet to be ascertained.No fatality was reported in the incident, however, timber, furniture and other valuables worth million of rupees were reduced to ashes. Earlier, on September 1, two separate fire incidents occurred in Karachi on late Monday night in which a yarn godown and a textile mill were gutted.  According to details, the first incident took place in Gulbai, area of Karachi where a fire erupted in yarn warehouse. After getting information, seven fire brigade vehicles rushed to the spot to douse the blaze and brought the fire under con...

KPT underpass in Clifton temporarily closed for traffic

Sindhi News After the torrential rains lash the coastal city, the local authorities have temporarily closed the KPT Underpass in Clifton for all kind of traffic on Thursday. According to the traffic police official, keeping in view the safety of human lives, the underpass has been temporarily closed after reservations over its structure as heavy showers hit the port city.  Traffic police informed that the traffic has been diverted to alternative routes so the citizens should take these routes to avoid any disruption. Traffic police further said that they are seeking advice from technical experts. It is pertinent to mention here that after recent monsoon rains in the metropolis, multiple underpasses including Punjab Chowrangi underpass, KPT underpass, Drigh Road underpass inundated by rainwater.  Read more: KPT underpass in Clifton temporarily closed for traffic Sindh News