KARACHI: (HRNW) A police officer was injured in a firing incident by unidentified assailants in the Baghdadi area of Lyari on Monday. According to police reports, the officer was in uniform and returning home after completing his duty shift when he was targeted.
The incident occurred near Juna Masjid on Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai Road. Witnesses stated that suspects on a motorcycle opened fire on the officer, hitting him in the leg.
Key Details of the Incident:
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Victim Identified: The injured officer has been identified as Abdullah.
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Medical Status: He was immediately shifted to Civil Hospital Karachi for emergency treatment. Hospital sources report that his condition is currently stable and out of danger.
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Forensic Investigation: The Police Crime Scene Unit was summoned to the site to collect evidence. Investigators are also retrieving CCTV footage from cameras installed in the vicinity to identify the attackers and their escape route.
Police officials stated that a comprehensive investigation is underway, examining various angles to determine whether the attack was a case of personal enmity or a targeted assault on law enforcement.
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