18-year-old boy shot dead by robbers over resistance in Karachi’s Ittehad Town

An 18-year-old boy was shot by a robber after resisting an attempted snatching in Karachi's Ittehad Town. According to reports, three robbers on a motorcycle tried to loot the young man.

The incident occurred in Nawab Colony, near the 20 Number Stop, where the robbers confronted Iftikhar, who reportedly resisted the robbery.

During the attempt, one of the armed assailants opened fire, critically injuring Iftikhar. He was pronounced dead at the hospital due to profuse bleeding.

Senior Superintendent of Police for District Keamari Faizan Ali said officials are reviewing CCTV footage and taking statements from eyewitnesses to investigate the incident.

In 2025, 75 people have been killed during street robberies in Karachi, highlighting the city’s ongoing struggle with crime and the fear it instills among residents.