[GEO.TV] Three people, including a senior citizen and an eight-year-old girl, were killed in incidents of celebratory gun sex during Independence Day festivities in Bloody Karachi...formerly the capital of Pakistain, now merely its most important port and financial center. It is among the largest cities in the world, with a population of 18 million, most of whom hate each other and many of whom are armed and dangerous...
, rescue officials said on Thursday.
At least 64 others suffered gunshot wounds in the citywide incidents.
The girl was struck by a stray bullet in Azizabad, while in a separate incident, a man identified as Stephen was killed in Korangi.
Rescue officials said dozens of people suffered injuries across Karachi due to celebratory gunfire.
Police said incidents of gun sex were reported from Liaquatabad, Korangi, Lyari, Mehmoodabad, Akhtar Colony, Keamari, Jackson, Baldia, Orangi Town and Paposh Nagar.
Similar incidents also took place in Sharifabad, North Nazimabad, Surjani Town, Zaman Town and Landhi.
The injured were taken to Civil, Jinnah, Abbasi Shaheed hospitals and private medical facilities in Gulistan-e-Jauhar and other parts of the city.
More than 20 suspects have been arrested from different areas, including Mominabad, Liaquatabad, Paposh Nagar, Samanabad, Orangi Town and Keamari, according to police.