Female Accomplice Arrested, Male Robber Killed in North Nazimabad Shootout
KARACHI: A robbery attempt fueled by drug addiction turned fatal on Tuesday morning near Landi Kotal Chowrangi, North Nazimabad. A citizen’s retaliatory fire left one alleged robber dead, while his female accomplice was apprehended by police as she attempted to flee the scene.
The Incident
According to SHO Taimuria, Shahid Ali Baloch, the incident occurred when a citizen, identified as Moeed Khan, stopped his car near the busy intersection to buy fruit. While he was parked, a man and a woman on a motorcycle approached him. At gunpoint, the duo snatched cash, a mobile phone, and a bag from Khan.
As the suspects attempted to speed away, the citizen used his licensed firearm to open fire on the muggers.
Exchange of Fire
The male suspect reportedly returned fire during the escape attempt. One of his bullets struck the car door, narrowly missing the citizen. However, the citizen’s shots hit the male suspect, killing him on the spot.
In a bold move, the female accomplice grabbed the snatched mobile phone from her fallen partner and tried to escape on foot.
Arrest and Recoveries
Police personnel from the nearby Taimuria station rushed to the scene upon hearing the gunshots. They successfully intercepted and arrested the woman before she could disappear into the surroundings.
Items recovered from the suspects include:
- One illegal firearm (pistol)
- Snatched cash and mobile phone
- The victim’s bag
- A quantity of narcotics (Ice/Crystal Meth)
Motive: Addiction
Preliminary investigations suggest that the duo resorted to street crime specifically to fund their “Ice” (Crystal Meth) addiction. The body of the deceased suspect was shifted to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital for legal formalities, while the arrested woman remains in custody for further interrogation.
