Homeopathic doctor gunned down in Karachi

Dr Anwar Ali Abidi was shot dead at his clinic in Nazimabad's paposh area

KARACHI: A homeopathic doctor was shot dead on Saturday at a clinic in Nazimabad's Paposh area.

The victim was identified as Anwar Ali Abidi. The 45-year-old was shifted to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital.

According to initial reports, gunmen opened fire at the clinic resulting in Abidi’s death. The motive behind the attack is not yet known but police are investigating whether it was a sectarian killing. The assailants fled the scene immediately after the attack.

Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah has asked for an inquiry into the incident.

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