KARACHI — Killing of political activists is continuing in the city when a unit in-charge of a religious party, Sunni Tehreek (ST), Aamir Abul Hassan, was gunned down on Tuesday night by two men riding a motorbike. Police were making raids to arrest the culprits.
Korangi police said that Aamir, 25, was was shot dead from a close range at Bilal Colony. The deceased was taken to the Jinnah Hospital where he was pronounced dead due to excessive bleeding.
Police said that the deceased’s brother Amir Hussain has got an FIR registered nominating two men — Rambo, Wali Mohammed Pathan — and their accomplices for the murder.
The victim’s brother claimed that Aamir Abul Hassan had been receiving threats asking him to dissociate himself with the ST. The threats were reported to the Korangi police, but no attention was paid by the security personnel.
Politically-motivated killings in Karachi have increased alarmingly since the February 18 general elections with more than 30 activists belonging to Pakistan People’s Party, Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Mohajir Qaumi Movement, ST and ANP have reportedly been murdered. Police have so far failed to arrest anyone for the killings.
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