Karachi: Honour killing attempt leaves victim, attacker’s accomplice dead

KARACHI: A firing incident in Orangi Town’s Mominabad area turned into a double death, with a man killed in an alleged honour killing and the alleged attacker’s maternal uncle dying after being beaten by citizens, police said.

The deceased were identified as Abbas Ali and Bakht Ali.

According to police, Abbas Ali had married a woman of his choice. Police said the main suspect, Abdul Rahim, opened fire on Abbas Ali along with his maternal uncle and another accomplice.

Police said Abdul Rahim was arrested along with one of his accomplices, and a weapon was recovered from their possession.

According to the suspect’s statement, the motorcycle broke down while they were fleeing after the killing.

Police said Abdul Rahim’s maternal uncle was caught by citizens and subjected to violence, resulting in his death at the scene.

Police said the deceased uncle was a relative of Abbas Ali’s wife.

Two other suspects have also been taken into custody. The suspects have been shifted to the police station, while legal proceedings are underway.

A similar incident was reported in Karachi on August 18, when a woman named Fatima, who had married by choice, was killed while her husband was critically injured in a firing incident in Gulshan-e-Hadeed.

According to reports, the incident took place within the jurisdiction of Steel Town Police Station, and CCTV footage of the attack also surfaced.

A Thatta court had ordered police to provide protection to the couple, who were residents of Dhabeji. Police escorted them towards Karachi before leaving them within Karachi limits.

CCTV footage from the National Highway toll plaza showed a police mobile accompanying the couple. As the couple entered Karachi, Thatta police returned.

Soon after police left, armed men in a white car opened fire on the couple. Fatima was killed, while her husband Akbar and another person were injured.

Police officials said the couple was targeted while returning from court. The suspects fled towards Thatta after the attack.

According to police, Akbar and Fatima were travelling on the same motorcycle with their friend Umer. Fatima suffered two bullet wounds, while Akbar was shot six times and remained in critical condition.

Investigators said Umer was also hit by a bullet but was out of danger.