Karachi: TV Anchor Imtiaz Mir injured in suspected targeted shooting

TV anchor Imtiaz Mir was critically injured in a shooting near Kala Board in Karachi’s Malir area. According to police, Mir was traveling with his brother when two suspects on a motorcycle opened fire on their car. 

He sustained bullet wounds to the chest and face and was rushed to a nearby private hospital for treatment.

Police officials confirmed that the attackers managed to flee the scene. Two bullet casings and a vehicle were recovered from the spot. Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants included a man and a woman riding the motorcycle.

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Investigators say the incident initially appears to be a targeted attack, though a clearer picture will emerge once the injured anchor is able to record his statement. Authorities have begun examining CCTV footage from the crime scene and surrounding areas to trace the attackers.