Pakistan: 10 cops killed in clashes between Army and Karachi Police
Ten cops have died in clashes between the Karachi Police and the Pakistan Army, amid the reports that a ‘civil war-like situation’ is developing in the country.
According to a tweet by the International Herald, heavy fire was exchanged between the Sindh Police in Karachi and Pakistan Army, after the latter tried to take custody of a Superintendent of Police, Md. Aftab Anwar. Five Army officers had died in the ensuing firing.
Several Twitter handles, including CNN-News18, have also reported the confrontation, even as the Pakistani mainstream media has tried its best to hide the news from the public.
This comes after political parties under the banner joint opposition alliance—Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM)– protested against the ‘puppet’ government of Prime Minister Imran Khan and demanded his resignation. Thousands of people participated in the protest rally in Karachi.