Man shoots dead two sisters, flees

Suspect identified as habitual criminal; motive remains unclear

KARACHI:

A man allegedly shot dead his two sisters in Shah Faisal Colony before fleeing the scene, police said on Wednesday.

The victims, identified as 20-year-old Hira and 25-year-old Sobia, were shot by their brother, Rehan, according to Shah Faisal police. The suspect fled the house after the shooting, witnesses told police.

Korangi SSP Fida Hussain Janwari said the suspect was a habitual criminal and that police had obtained his criminal record. He was already wanted in cases involving theft, robbery and illegal weapons, the SSP added. Residents gathered at the scene after hearing gunshots. The motive behind the killings has yet to be established.

The crime scene unit and investigation police launched an investigation.SSP Janwari said police were conducting raids to arrest the absconding suspect and expressed hope that he would be apprehended soon.