[Dawn] The atmosphere in Pakistain's commercial capital turned tense after mourners buried some of the victims of the previous days bombing that killed 48 people in a Shia-dominated area of Bloody Karachi...formerly the capital of Pakistain, now merely its most important port and financial center. It is among the largest cities in the world, with a population of 18 million, most of whom hate each other and many of whom are armed and dangerous...
At least two people were killed and several maimed as festivities broke out in the city's Sohrab Goth area after gunnies opened fired on mourners returning from the funeral procession.
Participants of the funeral procession came under heavy fire near Al-Asif square in Sohrab Goth area, DawnNews reported.
Officials said gunnies shot and killed two people as they were returning from the funeral for victims of the massive bombing.
Police official Qamar Ahmad said some members of the Shia community attending Monday's funeral set fire to buses in the neighborhood.
After the funeral, when they moved through the same area, gunnies opened fire on the group and maimed several protesters.
Dr. Saleem Memon, who works at the hospital where the maimed were taken, said two men died and another 13 were maimed.
Sporadic bursts of gunfire were reported in the Sohrab Goth and near Abbas Town areas following the incidents.
According to reports, four Rangers personnel were also maimed in the festivities.
According to some estimates, up to 30 vehicles, including cars, cycle of violences, and an ambulance were said to have been set on fire.