Policeman shot dead by robber in Karachi

KARACHI  (HRNW) A policeman was shot dead by an alleged robber in the Joharabad locality of Karachi on Wednesday, media reported quoting police.

The policeman sustained four bullets but despite being injured and falling to the ground, he tried to apprehend the armed culprit.

The alleged robber first tried to escape on his motorcycle, but when it didn’t start, he took the police officer’s motorcycle and fled.

The suspect’s bag fell off in confrontation with the policeman who continued to resist until the end.

According to the police, the bag carrying four stolen mobile phones, Rs 6000 cash, and watches has been seized.

Initially, the incident was perceived to be a targeted killing but the video revealed that the policeman was killed during the robbery.