Karachi: Another man shot dead by robbers over resistance

KARACHI: In yet another killing during street crimes in Karachi, a young man was gunned down by armed robbers over resistance in Surjani Yaru Goth area of Karachi, police said on Wednesday.

According to police, four armed robbers forcefully entered house and opened fire upon resistance which led to the killing of one person.

The deceased was identified as Salman.

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The robbers fled away after committing a crime, said police, adding that a search for culprits was underway.

Five killed over resistance in January

Five people including a woman, lost their lives resisting robbery bids in Karachi during the first nine days of January.

According to the details, street crimes in Karachi are increasing as several people have lost their lives and valuables.

According to a report, the first killing was reported on January 2 in Karachi’s Awami Colony, where a man named Shahid was shot dead. On January 5, a woman named Sana Tariq was shot dead resisting robbery.

In the limits of Sachal police station, Abdul Razaque lost his life on January 9. Noor Rehman was also among the five people who lost their lives. He was shot dead on January 10 near New Sabzi Mandi.