City remains at mercy of robbers
Several persons were injured by armed men on their resistance during robbery incidents in different parts of the city.
According to details, two armed criminals riding a motorcycle opened fire on Muhammad Azan on his resistance during a robbery incident. He was rushed to Civil Hospital in a critical condition.
Abdul Ghani was injured when robbers opened fire on him during a robbery in Korangi. The injured was rushed to Jinnah Hospital. Separately, suspects riding a motorcycle in New Karachi opened fire on resistance, injuring 32-year-old Muhammad Musa son of Abdul Rehman. Police shifted the injured to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital.
Robbers opened fire on two youth in Lyari and Klakoot areas on their resistance during a robbery incidents, leaving them injured and escaped from the scene. The injured were shifted to Civil Hospital. According to a spokesperson of Karachi police, the injured in Nawa Lane was identified as Muhammad son of Abdul Qadir, 22, whereas the one injured in Eidgah Lane was identified as Muhammad Azam son of Muhammad Khalid, 16.
Meanwhile, a man was injured in firing by unknown persons in Gadap City area. He was rushed to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital.
The injured man was identified as Nadir Ali son of Qurban Ali, 32. In another incident, a 17-year-old boy was injured when robbers opened fire on his resistance during a robbery bid in Sher Shah area. The injured was shifted to Civil Hospital. According to police, the injured was identified as Din Muhammad son of Muhammad Siddique.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 18th, 2022.