A local leader of Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) was shot dead here on Monday, according to police, Aaj News reported. The incident occurred near Sakhi Hassan roundabout when unknown armed men opened fire on a vehicle, rescue members said, killing a man. Police said the deceased was identified as Abdul Habib, who was also a member of Karachi Chamber of Commerce. A spokesperson for the PSP said the deceased was the party candidate from Sindh Assembly constituency PS-122 Karachi, adding that the party was gathering further information regarding the incident.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah took notice of the incident and sought a report from additional inspector general (AIG) Karachi. Shah directed officials for immediate arrest of perpetrators. Inspector General (IG) Sindh Kaleem Imam also took notice of the incident and sought a detailed report from senior superintendent of police (SSP) Central.
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