Javed Abro Murder: CCTV shows gunman executed attack in 10 seconds

KARACHI: Police have acquired CCTV footage from multiple locations following the martyrdom of former SHO Javed Abro. One video shows the assailant executing the targeted hit in just 10 seconds before fleeing the scene, ARY News reported.

In another clip, the perpetrator can be seen holding a firearm in his hand as he enters the former SHO’s residence.

The attacker fired eight bullets at Javed Abro from point-blank range, with seven shots striking his body and causing him to embrace martyrdom on the spot.

Javed Abro’s brother was also shot dead some time ago, and police confirmed that Abro had received life threats a few months prior.

A First Information Report (FIR) regarding the murder will be registered following his funeral prayers.

Additional footage shows an occupant exiting a room upon hearing gunfire and quickly retreating back inside, while the culprit fled using the exact same path he took to enter.

Another video shows a bystander attempting to chase the suspect in a car parked inside the residential compound.

On yesterday, Police Inspector Javed Abro was martyred in a firing incident inside his house in Gulshan-e-Hadeed Phase II, Karachi, while his wife sustained serious injuries.

According to police officials, unidentified armed men entered the house and opened fire, targeting the police officer. Javed Abro succumbed to his injuries, while his wife was seriously wounded in the attack and shifted to a hospital for medical treatment.

Police said the attackers fled after carrying out the shooting. Officials have started collecting evidence from the crime scene, while an investigation into the incident is underway.

Meanwhile, further details have emerged about the police officer’s family history. Javed Abro’s brother was murdered in 2025. Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Muhammad Khan Abro was shot dead outside his house after returning from court.

The suspect involved in the murder of ASI Muhammad Khan Abro, identified as Jafar alias Bobby, was later killed in a police encounter.

Inspector Javed Abro was the complainant in the case registered over his brother’s murder. He had also been receiving threats for quite some time, according to the details.

Meanwhile, Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Lanjar took notice of the firing incident in Steel Town and sought a report from SSP Malir.

The provincial home minister directed police to immediately identify those involved in the attack and bring them to justice.