16-year-old matric student found shot dead in Karachi

In a distressing incident, a 16-year-old matric class student was found shot dead inside the office in Liaquatabad area of the metropolis.

According to police, the incident took place inside a home-based call centre located near the Rehmania mosque in the area.

Police said that the victim, identified as Abdullah Mehmood, reached the office after concluding his matric examinations.

The law enforcers informed that the young boy was found dead by his female colleague, named Sana, in the office.

The victim was hit by two bullets in his face, which became fatal for him. The police have also found a 9mm pistol near the dead body of Abdullah.

SSP Central Zeeshan Shafique Siddiqui said that the weapon belonged to the call centre's owner, Haris, who was not present at the time of the incident.

Police said that the owner was at his home in Gulistan-e-Jauhar and his weapon was locked in his room in the office.

However, police are investigating whether it was a suicide or murder.