Cop gunned down in Karachi’s Ranchor Line, say police

A policeman was shot dead on Sunday in Karachi’s Ranchor Line area over what appeared to be personal enmity, police said.

According to a statement issued by the Karachi Police Office (KPO) today, constable Muhammad Ayub — posted at the Chakiwara police station — was shot dead after unidentified suspects opened fire on him near Ghousia Biryani.

Later, the constable was taken to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries and further investigation was under way, the KPO said.