KARACHI: Businessman was killed by motorcycle-riding assailants during robbery attempt in  upscale Defence Housing Authority (DHA) neighbourhood.

According to details, incident took place on Street No. 12, DHA Phase II. Armed motorcyclists followed Asif Balwani, owner of an embroidery factory and shot him near his home. SSP South Sajid Sadozai stated that Balwani, around 60 years old, had recently bought house in DHA. He had withdrawn significant amount of money from bank and was heading home when he was attacked. “Assailants failed in their robbery attempt, as victim’s mobile phone and Rs 1 million cash he had withdrawn were still in car,” Sadozai said.SSP South added that all evidence from crime scene has been collected, and CCTV footage from surrounding area is being reviewed. DIG South Asad Raza mentioned that Balwani was leaving bank at Clifton’s Schon Circle with Rs 1 million.

“It is suspected that street criminals followed him from bank and signalled him to stop near his home. When he didn’t comply, they shot him.”Raza confirmed that victim’s mobile phone and cash were found in car, and there is no evidence of extortion-related calls or threats. “Police are investigating case from all possible angles,” he added.