Director Education Shameem Khan shot dead in Karachi

In separate incidents, one political activist and a suspect killed in firing.


Web Desk October 16, 2012

KARACHI: Director Education Shameem Khan was shot by unidentified men near Jamshed Road in Karachi on Tuesday, reported Express News.

According to initial reports, Khan was injured when he was shot at but he succumbed to his injuries after he was shifted to a hospital.

Political activist, suspect killed

A political activist was killed in a firing incident in the North Nazimabad area of Karachi on Tuesday, reported Express News. In a separate incident, a suspect was killed in a police encounter in the Sohrab Goth area.

According to details, the police had reached the Indus plaza in Sohrab Goth area on receiving intelligence information and was conducting a search operation when some suspects clashed with them.

One suspect was seriously injured in the incident, who later succumbed to his injuries.

Clash on National Highway

Two oil tanker groups clashed with each other on the National Highway and ransacked the Oil Tanker Association Office on Tuesday.

The groups also damaged six private cars parked around the office as well as a few oil tankers.

COMMENTS (4)

Liberal | 11 years ago | Reply

@Faisal: Situation in Karachi cannot be compared with Malala case. A liberal coalition comprising of PPP, MQM, and ANP has been trying hard since last four years in Karachi. BBC should support liberals and should not cover Karachi killings.

Moise | 11 years ago | Reply

@Tribal Insafian: Hilarious.

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