WATCH: Political activist survives assassination bid in Karachi

Assailant loads pistol twice, fails to shoot; CCTV footage goes viral on social media

KARACHI:

A political activist, Muhammad Naeem, narrowly escaped assassination attempt in Karachi as the pistol used by the alleged attacker failed to fire though he tried it twice.

The incident, captured on CCTV and went viral on social media on Monday, shows Naeem walking on a street when the attacker, wearing a coloured helmet, runs up from behind and attempts to shoot him.

However, the bullet gets jammed in the gun's chamber, and the assailant cocks the pistol again but it fails to fire again.

A political activist, Muhammad Naeem, narrowly escaped assassination attempt as the pistol used by the alleged attacker failed to fire though he tried it twice.

The incident, captured on CCTV and went viral on social media on Monday, shows Naeem walking on a street when the… pic.twitter.com/NSaTQMnlCw

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Naeem manages to run away while the attacker flees the scene as well.

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Police suspect that the attempt on Naeem's life could be related to his recent switch in political parties. They are currently investigating and obtaining CCTV footage from the suspect's location.

Karachi, the financial hub of Pakistan, has long been plagued by the menace of street violence. From petty thefts to armed robberies and targeted killings, residents of Karachi have been victims of crimes that have not only caused them financial loss but also instilled fear and mistrust in the police force responsible for maintaining law and order.

As economic woes worsen, the situation is rapidly deteriorating, leading to loss of innocent lives. This highlights the urgent need for accountability and reforms.