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Uzair Baloch's Brother Shot Multiple Times In Karachi's Lyari By Unknown Gunmen

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Uzair Baloch's Brother Shot Multiple Times In Karachi's Lyari By Unknown Gunmen
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Zubair Baloch, brother of gangster Uzair Baloch, was critically injured in a targeted shooting in Karachi's Lyari area. The attack has sparked fears of a resurgence in gang violence in the neighborhood.

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The incident raises concerns about the stability of Karachi and the potential return of criminal syndicates that previously plagued the city.

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Zubair Baloch, the brother of gangster Uzair Baloch, was seriously injured after unidentified gunmen opened fire on him in Karachi's Lyari area on Friday, according to a report by Dawn. The attack also left two passersby wounded, adding to concerns over renewed violence in the neighbourhood.According to a statement issued by Chakiwara police, the 40-year-old was shot on main Chakiwara Road. The two injured bystanders were shifted along with him to Civil Hospital Karachi for treatment.Attack Happened Outside His ResidenceSouth Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Syed Asad Raza told Dawn that Zubair was sitting outside his home in Singu Lane when armed men riding a motorcycle opened fire before speeding away.Zubair suffered multiple gunshot wounds, including injuries to his chest and abdomen, and was undergoing surgery.

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