MQM Bahadurabad became the scene of chaos on Sunday after firing erupted between two groups outside the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) headquarters in Karachi, leaving two people injured.

According to initial reports, one group was holding a meeting inside the party’s Bahadurabad headquarters when another group arrived outside the premises. An exchange of heated words quickly escalated into gunfire.

The firing triggered panic in the area, forcing people to flee for safety. During the resulting stampede, two individuals sustained injuries.

The incident also prompted nearby shopkeepers to shut down their businesses as a precaution.

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Police teams rushed to the scene shortly after the firing was reported and secured the area. A large number of people remained gathered outside the Bahadurabad headquarters following the incident.

Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the clash and identify those involved. No official statement has yet been issued regarding arrests or the motive behind the altercation.