By Aziz Khatri
KARACHI: Police in Karachi’s city district said they had arrested a man in connection with a shooting incident that left a civilian injured on Wednesday night. The suspect, identified as Adnan, was taken into custody from the jurisdiction of Chakiwara Police Station, and authorities also recovered the firearm reportedly used in the attack.
According to police, the incident occurred on Lyari Singolin Osman Brohi Road in the Kallakot area, where the victim, named Babar, sustained injuries from gunfire. Law enforcement officials registered a case against Adnan under FIR No. 395/2025 at Chakiwara Police Station, citing Section 324 of the Pakistan Penal Code, which pertains to causing grievous harm with a deadly weapon.
During initial questioning, the suspect reportedly admitted to targeting Babar over a personal dispute. Police confirmed that Adnan had been formally arrested under the case and that further investigations and legal proceedings were ongoing.
Authorities described the arrest as part of routine efforts to curb street-level violence and resolve disputes that escalate into armed confrontations. Local residents expressed relief at the swift police response, noting that such incidents contribute to insecurity in densely populated areas.
Police officials said they were continuing enquiries to determine whether the suspect was involved in any other similar incidents, underlining the department’s commitment to maintaining public safety while pursuing the case through formal legal channels.
