Two Police Constables Gunned Down By Unidentified Assailants In Karachi

Two policemen were killed in a drive-by shooting conducted by four unidentified gunmen. Allah Datta and Rehmat Ali died on their way to the hospital as a result of injuries that proved fatal. The incident took place near Zainab School Noori Chowk, as they made their way towards Mominabad Police Station.

The police collected forensic evidence at the scene of the crime, which included four 9mm bullet casing believed to be used by the gunmen, and blood stained soil. The funeral prayers for the two martyred lawmen were held at the regional police head quarters.

Funeral prayers of 2 policemen, martyred in early morning attack in Orangi Town, Mominabad area, offered in Garden Headquarters today. IG Sindh, Karachi Police Chief and other high officials of Rangers and Police, as well as Sindh govt representatives also attended prayers. pic.twitter.com/r9ay6ETSVT

— KPOmediaCell (@kpomediacell) June 17, 2019

Namaz-e-Janazah was offered for the martyred Police Constable Allah Datta & Rehmat Ali in the limits of Thana Mominabad, who were killed by unknown terrorists. Their Namaz-e-Janazah was offered at Police Head Quarter, Garden South.#SindhPoliceDMC #Martyr @PoliceAwam pic.twitter.com/9v9a6MiIxj

— Sindh Police (@sindhpolicedmc) June 17, 2019

The Chief Minister of Sindh Murad Ali Shah took notice of the incident and called for the immediate apprehension of the perpetrators. He offered his condolences to the grieving families of the two policemen, and reassured them that they would not be abandoned during this difficult time.