Firing in two different incidents kills a groom and police man. PHOTO: FILE
A groom was shot dead and at least four others were wounded on Friday when unidentified armed men resorted to indiscriminate firing on a wedding convoy in Pak Colony area.
Pak Colony Superintendent of police Ali Asif told The Express Tribune that around 12 men riding on a truck and motorcycles opened fire on the groom’s car, killing him and injuring four others. The deceased was identified as Abdul Wajid and the injured as Feroz, Hassan, Moiz and Obair
Asif added that Wajid lived in the Garden area. The police officer said an investigation was underway, but no case had been registered till the filing of this report.
Separately, a police constable was killed and another wounded in a firing incident in Korangi area.
Police officials said the two policemen were on routine patrol when they attempted to intercept three men on a motorcycle. But the men shot them, following which they fled from the scene.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 16th, 2013.
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