KARACHI (BBC-World News) – At least three people were killed while two others sustained injuries in different firing incidents in Karachi today (Thursday).

The criminal activities have continued unabated in the metropolis as some unidentified people opened firing at a bakery in Lyari Mithadar area and killed one person while another was badly wounded.

The injured was shifted to civil hospital where he succumbed to injuries. Both deceased have been identified as Mumtaz and Akhtar.

The security officers said that the mishap took place over resisting dacoity bid whereas the locals said that extortionists of gangwar group were involved in the shooting.

Separately in Landhi, one man was gunned down by unknown miscreants while two people were reportedly hurt in firing attempt near Vita Chowrangi.