A deadly Surjani Town liquor shop attack in Karachi on Saturday afternoon left one security guard dead and another injured, according to police cited by ARY News. The incident occurred in the Kaneez Fatima Society area of Surjani Town, where assailants opened fire on the shop, authorities said. The four culprits, who were traveling on motorcycles, fled the scene after the attack.
The Station House Officer (SHO) of Surjani Town arrived at the crime scene with police personnel, and authorities have launched an investigation into the case. Police informed that the gunfire also caused a stampede, resulting in minor injuries to two bystanders. According to initial police findings, the security guard may have been targeted over a personal enmity.
ARY News has also acquired CCTV footage of the attack. The footage is expected to aid investigators in identifying the perpetrators. No arrests have been reported so far, and police are continuing their efforts to trace the suspects.
The Surjani Town liquor shop attack has raised concerns about security in the area, though police have not yet commented on any broader threat. The injured security guard and the two bystanders are reportedly receiving medical treatment. The identity of the deceased guard has not been released.
This incident marks another case of targeted violence in Karachi, but authorities have not linked it to any organized crime. The investigation remains ongoing, with police focusing on the personal enmity angle. Further updates are expected as the probe progresses.
Source: ARY News