Categories: Latest News

Karachi: Cop injured in firing by unidentified men

A policeman was shot at and injured by unidentified men in yet another incident of firing in Korangi No 5 area of Karachi on Saturday

According to a statement released by police, Constable Asghar Ahmed was going to his duty when the unknown gunmen on a motorcycle targeted him and opened fire from the back.

After Asghar fell from his motorcycle, the assailants fired at him again, according to the statement of  SP Korangi Faisal Abdullah.

The attackers took away the cop’s personal weapon, as observed in the prior incidents of target attacks, and fled from the spot, the SP said, adding that the incident seems to be of target-killing.

Related Post

The policeman was wearing a casual shirt over his police uniform at the time he came under the attack, the SP mentioned.

The injured policeman suffered three bullets wounds on his leg while one bullet pierced through his stomach but he was stated to be out of danger. He is receiving medical treatment at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre.

The SP Korangi futher told that an inquiry has been initiated against the organised attack on police.

Samra Mazhar

Recent Posts

  • Latest News

KSE-100 index hits new all-time high of 67,142 points

The KSE-100 index hits a new all-time high of 67,142 points on Thursday. The Pakistan…

3 hours ago
  • Latest News

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake jolts northern areas of Pakistan

A magnitude 5,3 earthquake jolted northern areas of Pakistan on Thursday at around 4 pm.…

3 hours ago
  • Latest News

X Remains Restricted in Pakistan After 80 Days

X, formerly Twitter remains suspended across Pakistan after 80 days. The microblogging platform was blocked…

3 hours ago
  • Latest News

Beijing asserts attempts to sabotage China-Pakistan cooperation will not succeed

Beijing in a statement asserted that attempts to sabotage China-Pakistan cooperation will not succeed and…

14 hours ago
  • Travel and Tours

Fly Jinnah inaugurates second international flight connecting Lahore and Sharjah

Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s low-cost carrier, on March 27, celebrated the inaugural flight of its second…

18 hours ago
  • Drama Reviews

Khaie Last Episode Review: Its too late for Chanaar to realize that he has been victim of revenge game all the time

Khaie, the story penned by Saqlain Abbas finally concluded with its 29th episode. It was…

20 hours ago