Karachi police firing leaves youth hurt; mother seeks redress

Relatives of Shuraim Khalid allege a Nazimabad No 3 patrol fired with no halt call, while the station FIR says suspects shot first.

Shuraim Khalid, 21, was hit near the small of his back after disputed gunfire in Nazimabad No 3.

Cousin Muhammad Tayyab says the patrol never flagged them and then discharged three rounds from the rear.

An FIR on Constable Shehraz’s complaint at Nazimabad station says suspects fired first and that officers’ return fire did not cause the wound.

Personnel took him to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital; he was later moved to Jinnah Hospital.

The Crime Scene Unit lifted nine 9mm casings and thirty of .30 bore; the inquiry continues.

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