KARACHI: Deputy Superintendent of Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Ali Raza was shot dead in Karachi’s Karimabad area. As per initial reports, DSP Ali Raza was on his way home when unidentified gunmen riding m o t o r c y c l e opened fire on his vehicle in Karimabad. He was shifted to A b b a s i S h a h e e d Hospital where he breathed his last.

Senior officials of police and security agencies reached scene upon receiving reports of firing by unidentified persons that killed one and severely injured another officer. It was also reported that he worked closely with deceased SSP Chauhary Muhammad Aslam. Meanwhile, Sindh Interior Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar ordered immediate actions to apprehend perpetrators involved in attack, stressing that no effort should be spared in ensuring proper treatment and care of injured police officer. Lanjar also paid tribute to services of DSPAli Raza and praised his contributions. Police said they were collecting evidencies from incident’s scene.