Zikri’s three-year-old son and an accomplice, Chota Zahid, were also killed in the crossfire between the gang leaders and police in Lyari's Ali Muhammad area. DIG South Javed Alam Odho said two police officials were also injured in the operation which lasted 90 minutes.
Speaking to the media after the operation, Odho said, "Police along with law enforcement agencies conducted a search operation on an intelligence tip-off. During the operation, the gangsters fired at the police and hurled hand grenades.”
“After 90 minutes, Zikri and his accomplice were killed,” Odho added.
He further said, “A three-year old boy was also killed who we believe is Zikri’s son and he was using him as his shield.”
Regarding the police officials injured during the operation, the DIG South said, “A sub-inspector was shot in the stomach and is said to be critical. The other police official is also under treatment.”
A search operation is being conducted in various neighbourhoods of Lyari.
Zikri and his accomplice were one of the most wanted Lyari gang war leaders. Police said he had been booked in several cases for involvement in heinous crimes.
He had a head money of Rs3 million.
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