Amn Committee leader Zafar Baloch shot dead in Karachi

Zafar was on his from the Civil Hospital when he was targeted by eight unidentified gunmen.

KARACHI: Peoples Amn Committee (PAC) leader Zafar Baloch was shot dead near Bazinjo Chowk, Karachi late on Wednesday, Express News reported.

According to reports, he was on his way home from Civil Hospital when unidentified gunmen opened fire at his car, severely injuring him and his companions.

"Eight gunmen astride on four motorcycles opened fire at the leader's car," reported Aslam Khan, Express News correspondent.

Baloch was shifted to a hospital where it was revealed that he was shot in the chest. The PAC leader succumbed to his injuries.

In the exchange of fire, one person was also killed apart from Baloch.

SP City District confirming the incident said that one person was injured. The injured have been shifted to a hospital.

"The nearby areas have been affected. Traders have closed shops for the day," reported Aslam.

Earlier, a blast had rattled the same area last month when a bomb exploded on a packed football ground killing eleven people, including children.