A 28-year-old doctor was shot dead during a robbery in Karachi’s Clifton area on Monday evening, triggering widespread outrage and a protest by his family members on Teen Talwar chowrangi.
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According to the details, the victim, Dr. Akash, had recently completed his house job at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) and had been selected as a government medical officer.
Family members described him as an exceptional student whose promising medical career was cut short in a senseless act of violence.
How the Incident Happened
According to South SSP Mahzoor Ali, Dr. Akash had withdrawn Rs5 million from a private bank and was traveling to another bank when the incident occurred.
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Police said the victim was carrying two bags, each containing Rs2.5 million. As their vehicle stopped near a bank close to Teen Talwar, armed suspects approached from behind and attempted to rob him.
CCTV footage of the incident shows one of the suspects running towards the vehicle before opening fire at a bank security guard. The assailant then opened the car door and grabbed one of the cash bags.
In the rush, the suspect managed to flee with only one bag containing Rs2.5 million, while the second cash bag remained with Dr. Akash.
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Moments later, the gunman opened fire directly at the young doctor, causing panic among nearby pedestrians, who ran for safety. Security guards returned fire at the fleeing suspects, but the robbers managed to escape.
Dr. Akash sustained two bullet wounds and later succumbed to his injuries.
Police Investigating
SSP South Mahzoor Ali said investigators are examining whether the bullet that killed Dr. Akash was fired by one of the robbers or by the bank’s security guard during the exchange of gunfire.
Police collected evidence from the crime scene and launched an investigation to identify and arrest the suspects involved in the robbery.
The body of the deceased was shifted to Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) for medico-legal formalities.
Family Mourns Loss of Promising Young Doctor
Speaking to the media, Dr. Akash’s uncle, Khem Chand, said his nephew had been serving at Jinnah Hospital for the past two years and had recently secured selection as a government medical officer.
He described Dr. Akash as a brilliant student who had topped his university and said the family had lost a young doctor whose career had only just begun.
Khem Chand added that Dr. Akash belonged to a well-known business family and was unmarried.
Protest at Teen Talwar
Following the doctor’s death, grief quickly turned into protest as family members, relatives, fellow doctors, lawyers, and supporters gathered at Teen Talwar, placing Dr. Akash’s body on the road and staging a sit-in.
The demonstration blocked traffic in the area as protesters demanded the immediate arrest of the robbers and stronger measures to tackle Karachi’s worsening street crime.
Family members said they would not end the protest until concrete action was taken against those responsible.
Expressing anger over the law and order situation, Dr. Akash’s uncle questioned how citizens could feel safe when armed robberies continue to occur in broad daylight.
“Our family has suffered a great injustice. If there are robbers in rural Sindh and robbers in Karachi too, where should we go? What was our fault?” he asked from authorities.
In an emotional appeal, he also urged the Sindh government to improve security and ensure justice for the slain doctor.
The family of the victim request Field Marshal Asim Munir to take action against lawlessness in Karachi.
IG Sindh Orders Transparent Investigation
Following the incident, Inspector General of Police Sindh, Javed Alam Odho, took notice of the killing and sought a detailed report from the DIG South.
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The provincial police chief directed officers to conduct a transparent, impartial, and comprehensive investigation, determine the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting, arrest all those involved, and ensure they are brought to justice.
The incident has once again highlighted concerns over Karachi’s street crime, with the killing of a young doctor sparking renewed calls for improved public safety and swift action against armed robbers operating in the city.
