By Riaz Narijo
JAMSHORO: A young man was killed and another injured in a traffic accident near Nooriabad on the M-9 Motorway, following an alleged attempt by plainclothes police officers to stop their vehicle. The incident prompted the suspension of the local station house officer and the launch of a formal inquiry.
According to the family, the incident occurred when armed men in plain clothes tried to intercept a car travelling from Karachi to Tando Adam. The sudden pursuit reportedly caused panic, causing the vehicle to lose control and crash into a trailer. One occupant, Hamidullah, was killed at the scene, while Muhammad Asif was injured.
The injured were taken to Civil Hospital Kotri for treatment. Speaking to reporters, Asif said he and his cousin were on their way to a wedding when unidentified armed men began chasing their car near Nooriabad and attempted to stop them.
Taking notice, Zafar Siddiq Changha, the senior superintendent of police for Jamshoro, ordered immediate action. On his instructions, the SHO of Nooriabad, Sub-Inspector Suleman Lashari, was suspended and directed to report to the Jamshoro police lines.
