A woman was killed during a police and robbers’ shootout in Orangi Town, Karachi. The police responded to a robbery report, resulting in an exchange of fire. The woman, a passerby, was shot and later succumbed to her injuries. There has been a significant number of citizens killed in 2024 over resistance to robberies.
KARACHI: A passerby woman was killed during a shoot-out between police and robbers in Orangi Town area of Karachi on Tuesday, ARY News reported.
In a statement, the police said armed robbers came were looting two salesmen near Qatar Hospital in Orangi Town area. The police reached the area after reports of the robbery, which resulted in a shootout.
During the exchange of fire, a passerby woman was shot and later succumbed to the bullet injuries.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) West claimed that the woman wasn’t killed in the cross firing. “The robbers fled the spot after the reached the spot,” he said.
Meanwhile, the victim’s husband said that he was parking his bike when suddenly the robbers came running and started shooting. He said his wife sustained the bullet and fell down. “After some time, the police party arrived while chasing the suspects, who ran away,” he added.
It is pertinent to mention here that at least 46 Karachi citizens have been killed so far in 2024 over resisting robberies with February recording the highest number of 20 killings.
Month-wise data showed that February recorded the most killings with 20 citizens losing their lives to the robbers.
In January, as many as 13 people were killed by robbers while around 12 city dwellers were murdered by the dacoits so far during the current month.
It is with heavy hearts that we report the tragic loss of a Karachi woman, who was fatally caught in the crossfire between police and robbers. This devastating incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers that innocent civilians face in the midst of violence that erupts in our communities. As a society, it is crucial to demand better safety measures and protocols to protect our citizens from such harrowing circumstances. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of the victim during this difficult time. We hope that through heightened awareness and collaborative efforts, we can strive towards a safer and more secure environment for all individuals in Karachi.
Source: ARY NEWS
A woman was tragically killed during a confrontation between police and robbers in Orangi Town, Karachi. The incident occurred as the police responded to a robbery near Qatar Hospital. Despite the police’s claim that the woman was not caught in crossfire, her husband recounted the events differently. This incident adds to the alarming trend of citizens being killed while resisting robberies in Karachi, underscoring the urgency of addressing the city’s rising crime rates.
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