The police on Thursday killed the alleged abductor and murderer of a six-year-old girl in a shootout after the suspect allegedly opened fire on law enforcers during a raid in Karachi’s Keamari area. According to a statement issued by the Keamari police spokesperson, a first information report was registered at Jackson Police Station regarding the abduction and murder of a six-year-old girl. The spokesperson stated that police obtained CCTV footage from various locations along with other available evidence, which was thoroughly examined during the investigation. “Based on the CCTV footage and information gathered during the investigation, police received credible information regarding the whereabouts of a suspect,” the spokesperson said. Acting on this information, he said, a police party reached the Mubarak Mosque area, within the jurisdiction of Jackson Police Station. “However, upon seeing the police party, the suspect opened fire on the officers, prompting the police to retaliate,” he claimed. “During the exchange of gunfire, the individual sustained gunshot injuries and later died,” the spokesperson further claimed. Immediately after the incident, he added that the crime scene was secured and all relevant evidence was taken into custody in accordance with legal procedures.
Suspect in minor girl’s murder killed in shootout
Published on: July 24, 2026 12:37 PM