2 killed, 1 injured as police attempt to foil robbery

Robbers open fire as police arrive at the scene.


Web Desk April 22, 2014
Robbers open fire as police arrive at the scene.

KARACHI: A sub-inspector and a security guard were killed while a passer-by sustained injuries in a firing incident in Karachi’s Garden area, Express News reported on Tuesday.

Two armed robbers were stealing valuables from a Pakistan International Airlines office when sup-inspector Ghulam Mustafa arrived at the scene to foil the attempt. In their bid to escape, the robbers opened fire and exited the office, killing and injuring those nearby.

Police have drawn sketches of the robbers with the help of eye witnesses and are searching for them.

The incident took place near the Karachi Zoo.

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