Summary
- KARACHI: A man sustained serious gunshot wounds after an unidentified attacker opened fire on him in Orangi Town, Karachi, police said on Tuesday.
- Police said the attacker fled the scene immediately after the shooting.
- According to police, Yasir told investigators that someone had lured him to the area under false pretences, suggesting that the attack may have been planned in advance.
KARACHI: A man sustained serious gunshot wounds after an unidentified attacker opened fire on him in Orangi Town, Karachi, police said on Tuesday.
The incident took place in Sector 11½, Sindhi Goth, where the victim, identified as Yasir, had arrived from Garden, where he lives. According to police, Yasir parked his car and walked into a nearby street when an unidentified gunman suddenly shot him.
Police said the attacker fled the scene immediately after the shooting. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and investigators have launched an inquiry to determine who targeted Yasir and why.
According to police, Yasir told investigators that someone had lured him to the area under false pretences, suggesting that the attack may have been planned in advance.
Rescue officials and local residents rushed the injured man to a private hospital on Stadium Road, where doctors are treating him for serious gunshot wounds.
Police have begun collecting evidence from the scene and are working to identify the attacker. Investigators are also examining whether the victim had any previous dispute or received threats before the incident.
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