Gunman attacks Karachi cop in broad daylight
- By Nazir Shah -
- May 19, 2022
KARACHI: A Karachi cop remained lucky as he survived an assassination attempt in broad daylight in the Bhimpura area on Thursday.
In a video available with ARY News, a gunman wearing a cap can be seen walking towards the cop, who was starting his motorbike in Bhimpura.
The gunman opened fire on the cop and one of the bullets hit his shoulders. The firing incident created panic in the area.
The brave policeman tried to catch the attacker with an injured shoulder, but he could not succeed. The cop has been rushed to nearby hospital for treatment.
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