KARACHI: A 17-year-old student and matric position holder, Roshim, was shot dead during an armed robbery at his home in Karachi’s. The tragic incident was reported in the Mangho Pir area in Karachi.
The incident occurred around 4am in Mehran City, Block 6, near Ijtema Gah. Police said six armed robbers entered the area, with two suspects disguised in police uniforms. Roshim’s father said he grabbed his licensed pistol after seeing the masked men outside his home.
However, he refrained from firing because he feared the suspects could actually be police officers. The situation turned deadly when Roshim stepped out of another room.
The robbers opened indiscriminate fire and struck the teenager in the chest. Roshim died at the scene, while the attackers escaped from the area.
Family Demands Arrest of Killers
According to the victim’s father, the same gang had already robbed four other houses nearby.
Residents reportedly filed three police complaints against the gang during the past two months.
However, the family alleged that authorities failed to take effective action despite those complaints. The victim’s father vowed not to bury his son until police arrest the suspects.
He announced plans for a protest outside the Karachi Press Club and the President’s residence.
The Karachi police later handed Roshim’s body over to his family after completing the required legal formalities. Police are investigating the incident and working to identify and arrest the suspects involved.
