KARACHI – A 15-year-old boy, the only brother of eight sisters, was shot dead when armed robbers opened fire during a house robbery in Manghopir, Karachi.
The police identified the deceased as Rosham, a matriculation student.
According to his father, Roiudad Hussain, six armed robbers entered their house to carry out the robbery. He said two of the suspects were wearing police uniforms.
Hussain said he came out of his room after hearing the robbers, while his son also emerged from another room. The suspects allegedly opened fire as the family members came out.
He said a bullet struck Rosham in the chest, killing him on the spot.
The teenager was the only brother of eight sisters, making his death particularly devastating for the family.
Speaking to the media, Hussain appealed to senior police officials and other authorities to ensure the immediate arrest of those responsible for the robbery and killing.
He urged the law enforcement agencies to track down all six suspects and bring them to justice.
The police have launched an investigation into the incident and are working to determine the identities and whereabouts of the suspects.
The investigators are also examining evidence collected from the crime scene as part of efforts to trace the assailants.
The incident has once again raised concerns over the security of residents amid armed robberies in Karachi.
The police have not arrested any culprit so far.
