‘Dhurandhar’ gangster’s brother shot in Karachi
Zubair Baloch, the brother of notorious jailed Pakistani gangster Uzair Baloch, is in critical condition after a targeted drive-by shooting in Karachi's Lyari neighborhood. Authorities are currently investigating whether the attack was motivated by personal enmity or a resurgence of the area's historical gang warfare.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the persistent instability and organized crime syndicates in Karachi, signaling a potential return of the violent turf wars that have historically plagued the Lyari district.
Zubair Baloch — the brother of jailed Pakistan gangster Uzair Baloch, whose ruthless ascent was dramatised in the movie ‘Dhurandhar’ — is learned to be critically wounded following a targeted drive-by shooting in Karachi’s Lyari neighbourhood on Thursday evening, reports .The 40-year-old was sitting outside his Singu Lane home when two masked assailants on a motorcycle opened fire, striking him in the chest and abdomen.Zubair was rushed to Civil Hospital Karachi for emergency surgery. Two bystanders were also injured in the crossfire, with one reported to be in serious condition.Personal enmity or gang war? Probe on into hit on Zubair Baloch According to Pakistan police, the attackers fled after a nearby shopkeeper returned fire.
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