Man killed for resisting robbery in Larkana

Last updated on: 31 December,2020 10:52 pm

Man killed for resisting robbery in Larkana

LARKANA (Dunya News) - A man was killed for resisting a robbery near Otha Chowk an area in Larkana. The accused managed to escape after shooting.

According to details, Fida Hussain, a resident of village Bahu Jhatial, was returning to the village from Larkana with his son Sajid when three dacoits tried to rob him near Otha Chowk within the limits of Baqrani police station. The dacoits opened fire over resistance and fled, killing Fida Hussain Jhatial on the spot.

As soon as the incident was reported, a heavy contingent of police rushed to the spot and took the body into custody and shifted it to Chandka Medical Hospital for postmortem. The area was cordoned off but the accused managed to escape.

On the other hand, SP Headquarters Muhammad Kaleem Malik and ASP Faisal Chaudhry Chandka reached the hospital and inquired from the heirs of the deceased.

On this occasion, SP Headquarters Muhammad Kaleem Malik said that they are investigating the incident. The victim had a dispute with his relatives over land, whose homes were also close to the incident site.

He said that if it was a robbery, the robbers would not have shot in the head and chest and would have looted something. They are still investigating the incident. The facts will be brought to light soon and those involved will be arrested, he added.