KARACHI: Rashid Bangali, a notorious Lyari gangster who had killed Israr Baloch, was gunned down during an exchange of gunfire between rival groups on late Saturday night in Lyari, DawnNews reported.

An important member of the Lyari gang war, Bangali was wanted by the police in various criminal cases and carried a head money worth Rs500,000.

Meanwhile, three other people were also killed in Lyari after an exchange of heavy firing between two rival groups. Till the filing of this report, the situation remained tense in the area, with shots being fired repeatedly.  Meanwhile, police and medics are having a hard time reaching for help.