Young man shot dead in Karachi

KARACHI: A 30-year-old male was shot dead by unidentified armed individuals in an apparent target killing incident.

According to police officials, the victim, identified as Ashhadul Raheem, was sitting with his friends in a tea hotel located near Yaseenabad when two individuals on a bike approached, and one of them shot the citizen in the head.

The police officials stated that the deceased – Ashhadul Raheem – was involved in the rent-a-car and paint business.

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Furthermore, as per the preliminary investigation the incident is appeared to be a target killing incident.

In a statement, the relatives stated that the deceased was the eldest among five siblings, and possessed a licensed pistol.

According to the SSP Central, the friends of the deceased person – with whom he was sitting at a fast-food shop – are on the run.

The police officials stated that the deceased person was a resident of North Karachi area of the metropolis and was facing an ongoing financial dispute.