Three-year-old girl shot dead in Karachi's Liaquatabad

A three-year-old girl was shot dead in Karachi's Liaquatabad area on Thursday, police said.

The incident took place in the FC Area of Liaquatabad, according to the police. The child's father initially told rescue officials that the shooting occurred when he resisted a robbery attempt.

The father said he was carrying his daughter, Farwa, and taking a walk in the street when two suspects riding a motorcycle approached and tried to snatch his mobile phone.

He claimed that when he pushed the suspects away, they opened fire. A bullet struck the child in the face, killing her. The assailants fled the scene after the shooting.

Police said they were investigating the incident and verifying the father's account.