In Karachi, a police officer injured in a shooting near Joharabad on Rashid Minhas Road has succumbed to his injuries.
According to the police, the deceased officer has been identified as Constable Shabbir Ahmed. He was wearing an upper garment over his uniform at the time of the incident. The police suspect the incident to be a case of targeted killing.
The police report indicates that 11 spent bullet casings were found at the scene, and the Crime Scene Unit has collected additional evidence.
This year, the police have reported that six officers have been killed in shooting incidents.