Karachi Orangi Town Shooting Incident: Teenager Killed During Robbery Attempt
Incident Details A tragic event occurred on Wednesday night in Karachi’s Orangi Town. During a violent confrontation between robbers and a local resident, 14-year-old Hussain was fatally shot while trying to prevent a street robbery. The incident took place within the jurisdiction of the Pakistan Bazaar police station.
Karachi Orangi Town Shooting
Police reported that two robbers on a motorbike attempted to mug a passerby. Shahenshah Hasan, a local resident, intervened and fired his licensed weapon at the robbers. One suspect died instantly, while the other fled despite being injured. Tragically, Hussain was shot and killed during the exchange of gunfire.
Authorities recovered a weapon and ammunition from the deceased suspect. They also seized the licensed pistol used by the local resident for forensic analysis. Investigations are ongoing to identify the suspect and uncover further details of the incident.
Teenager’s Death in Orangi Town: A Grieving Family’s Plea
The incident occurred near a mosque in the Gulshan-e-Bihar locality. Hussain’s maternal uncle stated that the robbers tried to steal Hussain’s mobile phone. When Hussain chased one of the robbers, they dragged him and shot him nine times. Despite being rushed to a private hospital near KDA Chowrangi, Hussain succumbed to his injuries before reaching the medical facility.
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The victim was the third among his four siblings. He was also a Hafiz-e-Quran and had been pursuing religious studies to become an aalim (religious scholar). His family has expressed their grief and called on the government for justice. Hussain’s uncle and brother have demanded accountability for this tragic loss, which has left the local community in shock and mourning.
Robbery Death Toll Continues to Climb in Karachi
In a separate incident, 50-year-old Irfan was also shot and later died from his injuries after resisting a robbery attempt in the Korangi area. Robbers shot him during a mugging near Noor-ul-Islam Masjid. Irfan was taken to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre but passed away the following day. Zaman Town SHO confirmed that the charges against the suspects would be upgraded to murder after Irfan’s death. The police continue their search for the suspects using technical methods.
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These recent incidents have contributed to the rising death toll in Karachi. So far, 33 people have been killed in 2025 as a result of robberies and related violence.
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