Four Taliban militants killed in Karachi

At least six people, including four Taliban militants, were killed in separate shooting incidents in Karachi Wednesday, officials said.

Senior Superintendent of Police Rao Anwar said police killed four militants during a search operation in the Northern Bypass area of Karachi, Xinhua reported.

Anwar said the militants belonged to the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan.

In another firing incident in New Karachi, one person - said to be an extortionist - was killed during an exchange of fire with security personnel.

Another man was killed in Lyari area of the city.