4 killed in separate incidents - karachi

Monday, March 01, 2010
By our correspondent
Karachi
Four persons, including a woman, died in separate incidents reported in the city on Sunday.
The decomposed body of an unidentified man, 35, bearing marks of physical torture, was found from the Korangi Industrial Area (KIA)police limits. Police said that information was received that a dead body was lying inside a house situated near Pakhtoon Chowk, Bilal Colony, KIA. A patrolling mobile immediately rushed to the site and shifted the body to the hospital.
Police said that during examination, it was found that the deceased had lain dead for about five or six days. A case was registered and investigation is in progress.
In a separate case, an unidentified man of 30 was drowned in Manghopir. Police said that the deceased was present near a Nullah near Noorani Hotel when he suddenly slipped and was drowned. His body was later found salvaged by the divers of a rescue department. A case was lodged at the relevant police station.
In yet another case, Usman Iqbal was crushed to death by a speeding truck in the Jackson police limits. Police said that the deceased was riding his motorcycle, when suddenly a speeding truck crushed him to death. A case was reported at the police station.
Meanwhile, an unidentified woman, 70, was crushed death by a speeding unidentified car near Lasbella Chowk, Gulbahar area. A case was reported at the police station.