KARACHI (HRNW) A passerby woman was killed during a shoot-out between police and robbers in Orangi Town area of Karachi on Tuesday, media 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.