One robber killed, two injured by mob in Karachi's Orangi Town

A suspected robber was killed and two others sustained serious injuries after being beaten by enraged citizens in Sector 8 of Karachi's Orangi Town.

According to police, the trio was caught by locals while allegedly attempting to rob a citizen.

The residents reportedly subjected them to severe physical assault, leaving all three critically wounded.

One of the suspects, identified as Suleman, later succumbed to his injuries. The other two, Asad and Adnan, were shifted to the hospital for treatment.

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During the robbery attempt, the suspects struck the victim on the head with a pistol butt, injuring him, as per reports. 

The injured citizen received medical treatment at Qatar Hospital and was later discharged.

Law enforcement officials said that two pistols and a motorcycle were recovered from the suspects' possession. An investigation is underway.