Anchorperson Mureed Abbas killed in Karachi

Last updated on: 09 July,2019 10:16 pm

Mureed Abbas was shot dead by unidentified gunmen.

KARACHI (Dunya News) – In a tragic turn of events an anchor of a private news channel was killed in firing at Khyaban-e-Jami road of defense area of provincial capital.

As per details, Mureed Abbas was killed in firing and his companion Khizer is in critical condition, Dr seemi Jamali said.

Mureed Abbas was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in what is being reported as a targeted attack in Karachi’s, police said Tuesday.

According to South SSP Shiraz Nazeer, Abbas was standing at a roadside when unidentified gunmen in a car opened fire on him. He died on the way to the hospital.

The police official said that the murder could be a result of a personal feud. Police have launched an investigation and eyewitness statements are being recorded. The CCTV cameras in the area will also be checked, police said.

Sindh Inspector-General Dr Kaleem Imam has taken notice of the anchorperson’s murder. According to a statement, the IG has directed the South DIG to form special teams to arrest the attackers.

Meanwhile 2 more persons were killed in firing in Karachi’s Phelwan Goth area. The death toll of firing incidents has reached to four in one hour.