Polio worker injured in Karachi shooting

A polio worker was injured in a shooting by robbers in Karachi’s SITE Superhighway Industrial Area, according to police reports. One suspect was arrested with weapons and a motorcycle recovered, while two accomplices managed to escape.

According to Express News, the incident occurred near a private textile mill within the SITE Superhighway Industrial Area police station limits. Upon hearing the gunfire, local police responded promptly and apprehended one suspect. The other two fled the scene.

The injured individual has been identified as 27-year-old Azam, son of Ayub. He is reportedly a polio worker. Azam was returning from a bank in the Surjani Town police station area when three armed robbers intercepted him, stealing his money at gunpoint.

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Azam pursued the robbers to the SITE Superhighway, where an exchange of gunfire ensued, resulting in his injury. He was immediately transported to the hospital for treatment.

The police have arrested suspect Muhammad Rashid, son of Hakeem, while efforts are ongoing to capture the remaining suspects.