Two people, including a pedestrian, were killed in firing over a plot dispute in Karachi

Two people were killed after gunfire erupted between rival groups over a land dispute in Karachi.

The incident occurred near Gate No. 3 of PIA Society in Bhittaiabad, where armed men opened fire during an argument linked to a property dispute.

According to police, the three men on a motorcycle had come to beat Taha and ended up firing at him and fatally wounding him and a passerby identified as 22-year-old Shahrom. The suspects fled the scene, while, rescue teams shifted the bodies to Jinnah Hospital for medical and legal formalities.

Police said the dispute started over a plot of land and confirmed that Shahrom was not involved in the conflict. However, he was struck by a bullet while passing through the area.

Family members of Shahrom stated that he had gone to buy milk when the bullet struck him, claiming his life. They stated that he was a student of class eight and the only brother of two sisters. Shahrom’s family demands justice and immediate arrest of those who are responsible.

The police have registered a case and launched a formal investigation to trace the suspects.