Karachi police lodge case after young doctor shot dead near Mehran Hotel

A young doctor was shot dead near Mehran Hotel on Karachi’s Dr Daud Pota Road later on Monday night in what police described as a suspected targeted attack.

The victim was identified as Dr Sarang, 36, son of Muhammad Hussain and a resident of Karachi. A first information report (FIR) was registered at Artillery Maidan Police Station today under Sections 34 (common intention) and 302 (murder) of the Pakistan Penal Code, on the complaint of the victim’s brother, Sarmad Hussain.

According to the FIR, the incident occurred at around 11:55pm on Monday. Dr Sarang’s wife, who was present at the scene, stated that the couple were travelling in a rickshaw along Dr Daud Pota Road towards the Karachi University Centre after the doctor had returned from duty.

Quoting his sister-in-law, the complainant said that near Mehran Hotel, a white car with an unidentified registration number intercepted their rickshaw. He added that a man stepped out from the rear seat, pulled out a pistol and opened fire on Dr Sarang before fleeing the scene in the same vehicle.

The FIR said the driver of the car remains unidentified and the wife narrowly escaped unhurt.

Dr Sarang received bullet wounds to his chest and three additional injuries to his legs. He was taken to Jinnah Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries during treatment.

The complainant said he was informed about his brother’s death by his nephew via phone call, after which he immediately travelled to Karachi.

Assistant Sub-Inspector of Police Zulfiqar Ali confirmed the incident and said the body had been formally examined.

He said the crime scene had been inspected and physical evidence, including spent ammunition, was taken into custody. A sealed bag was also recovered from near the site of the incident.

Investigators said they were probing the case from multiple angles and efforts were underway to identify and arrest the suspects, who remain at large.

Darul Sehat Hospital, where Dr Sarang served as a senior registrar, condemned the incident and expressed solidarity with the bereaved family.

“We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic and untimely demise of Dr Sarang Memon, senior registrar at LCMD and Darul Sehat Hospital, who was gunned down last night,” the hospital said in a statement.

It added that Dr Sarang had joined the institution in July 2025 and, in a short span, earned respect for his professionalism, dedication and compassionate patient care, terming his death an immense loss to the medical community.