The adventurism of TikTokers cost a citizen his life in Karachi. The suspects involved in the shooting of a citizen in Malir City a few days ago were arrested on Thursday.
Preliminary investigation has revealed that the suspects are TikTokers and they opened fire for adventure (thrill). The weapon and a motorcycle used in the incident were also recovered from their possession. Further investigation into the incident was underway.
On 23rd December, a citizen named Qamar Raza was severely injured in a firing incident at Ghazi Chowk area of Malir City and died during treatment. The CCTV footage of the incident showed four suspects on two motorcycles. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.
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SSP Malir Irfan Bahadur said that two suspects were arrested yesterday who are between 14 and 15 years of age. In the preliminary investigation, the suspects disclosed that they had fired for adventure (thrill). Qamar Raza was standing on the road outside his house at the time of the incident and the bullet hit him in the stomach.
The SSP said that the suspects have also been identified through the CCTV footage. Weapons and a motorcycle used in the incident have also been recovered from the possession.
Raids are being carried out at various places in search of their other two accomplices. The arrested suspects are also under further investigation during which more revelations are expected.
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