ASWJ leader killed near Karachi's Safora Chowrangi

As per initial reports, at least two armed men riding a motorcycle shot the victims multiple times and fled

KARACHI: A prayer leader belonging to the Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ) was killed and another injured in a firing incident near Safora Chowrangi in Karachi.

“Maulana, along with Ahmed Matin, were exiting a mosque when armed motorcyclists opened indiscriminate fire on them,” said inquiry officer Muhammad Ismail of the Gulistan-e-Jauhar police station.

Maulana died on the spot while his companion was admitted to Jinnah hospital with critical injuries, added Ismail.

While quoting initial investigation, he termed the incident a targeted attack, while investigation is underway.

ASWJ spokesperson said Maulana Muhammad Yasir was a party leader from Safora Chowrangi area.

Separately, two people, Ali Haider and Muhammad Saleem, were reportedly shot near Orangi Town in Karachi.

At least two armed men riding a motorcycle shot the victims multiple times and fled.

The victims were employees of Qatar Hospital in Orangi Town. While Haider is in a critical condition in the ICU of the Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, Rizvi has passed away.