KESC officer shot dead in Karachi

KARACHI: Unknown gunmen on Tuesday shot dead the deputy general manager of KESC in North Nazimabad area, Geo News reported.

According to police, the victim identified as Syed Imran Jaffry was on his way when unidentified attackers on the motorbike ambushed his car near Saifee College in North Nazimabad.

As a result of firing, Imran died on the spot while the culprits managed to escape.

Earlier, the ongoing violence in the city claimed one life while two others were injured. Body of a man, identified as Naseer, was found from Sujani Town who was murdered after being kidnapped and tortured.

Another man, Shiraz Baloch, who was abducted from Bihar Colony of Lyari area was found from Gul Mohammad Line in critical condition. He was shifted to Civil Hospital for treatment.

Two men were also injured in separate firing incidents in Sohrab Goth and Pak Colony.