Cop in civvies kills suspected bike snatcher

A police officer in plain clothes shot dead a suspected motorcycle snatcher during an exchange of fire near Madam Bridge in Malir, while two of his accomplices managed to escape.

According to police, three armed suspects were allegedly snatching a motorcycle from a citizen.

A police officer identified as Ali Haider, who was present nearby, intervened after witnessing the incident.

Haider, who is posted at the office of the SSP Korangi, told citizens at the scene that he drew his licensed pistol and confronted the suspects to prevent the theft.

The suspects opened fire at him after seeing his weapon, prompting him to return fire.

One of the suspects, who was riding on the rear seat of the motorcycle, was wounded and fell to the ground. He died at the scene a short while later, while his two accomplices fled. A Karachi police spokesperson said the identity of the deceased suspect could not immediately be ascertained.