Mysterious deaths in Pakistan

Mysterious deaths in Pakistan: Karachi on high alert as unidentified bodies found across city Pakistan's Karachi city is grappling with a mysterious and concerning trend as the number of unidentified bodies found in various areas of the metropolis has now reached 22, Geo News reported on Wednesday. Despite the efforts of volunteers from Pakistan's non-profit welfare organization, none of the 22 bodies have been identified yet. Five new bodies were found on Tuesday, adding to the growing list of unexplained deaths. Chhipa Welfare Association's spokesperson said that its volunteers found five more bodies in different areas of Karachi. "Three of them were seemingly drug addicts. However, not a single body has been identified so far." According to Geo News, Chhipa runs a network of ambulances in the city and has confirmed that the number of unidentified bodies has reached 22 Nearly 22 bodies remain unclaimed as no relatives of the deceased persons came to receive them. What is causing these deaths? The deaths in Karachi have been attributed to an ongoing heatwave in the port city. Several citizens of the city have been affected by the heat waves, with many of them admitted to hospitals due to heatstroke. The city is believed to be grappling with is that of drugs.

An official from the Edhi Foundation in Karachi, Azeem Khan, informed The News International that the majority of those found dead in Karachi were drug addicts who succumbed to the extreme heat while under the influence of drugs. A senior citizen was also brutally assaulted by a group of drug addicts after confronting them about openly using drugs outside his residence, ARY News reported. The incident underscores the escalating problem of drug abuse in Pakistan, especially the growing prevalence of 'Ice', or crystal methamphetamine, in recent times. The ease of access to ice, as well as its relatively low cost compared to other drugs, has contributed to its popularity among young Pakistanis. Jammu and Kashmir news: Three terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Doda Jammu and Kashmir news: Jammu and Kashmir police said on Wednesday that security forces killed three terrorists in an ongoing encounter in the forest area of Doda district, following a search and cordon operation launched after twin terrorist attacks earlier this month. “Two more terrorists have been neutralized in an ongoing joint operation in the Gandoh, Bhaderwah sector of district Doda. Arms and ammunition have been recovered from their possession,” ADGP Jammu said in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter). Two more terrorists have been neutralized in an ongoing joint operation in the Gandoh, Bhaderwah sector of district Doda. Arms and ammunition have been recovered from their possession. The police said that a gunfight erupted in Bajaad village, located in the Gandoh area, around 9:50 am. The skirmish occurred amidst an escalated search and cordon operation conducted jointly by the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Army, and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). The operation was launched in response to terrorist attacks that took place in the hilly district on June 11 and 12, 2024.

Jammu Kashmir news: One terrorist killed in ‘anti-infiltration operation’ by Indian Army in Uri Security forces on Sunday recovered the body of a terrorist who was killed during an anti-infiltration operation along the Line of Control in the Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir. “One terrorist has been killed in the ongoing anti-infiltration Operation that was launched on 22 Jun in the Uri Sector; Operations are continuing,” Srinagar-based Chinar Corps said in a post on X. One terrorist has been killed in the ongoing anti-infiltration Operation that was launched on 22 Jun in the Uri Sector; Operations are continuing: Indian Army pic.twitter.com/GHhSxghGgM — ANI (@ANI) June 23, 2024 Security forces initiated an operation in the Gohallan area of the Uri sector on Saturday following the detection of suspicious activity involving two individuals near the Line of Control (LoC). Also Read: J-K terror attacks: PM Modi says enemies of Jammu and Kashmir will be taught a lesson — ’Koi kasar baaki nahi chodenge’ ANI reported, citing sources, that two terrorists were suspected to have been neutralized. However, as of now, only the body of one militant has been located and recovered by the security personnel Earlier on Saturday, ANI reported that Army personnel noticed suspicious movement along the LoC in the Gohallan area of north Kashmir's Uri sector. On being challenged, the militants opened fire, inviting retaliation by the Army, the officials said. Also Read: Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorists open fire on security forces in Poonch; Srinagar declared ’Temporary Red Zone’ Two militants are believed to have been killed, but their bodies have not been recovered yet as the area is on the LoC, the officials said. “The Army is maintaining a tight cordon in the area, and efforts are on to recover the bodies,” they added.