Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Ali Raza of the Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) and a security guard were assassinated in a targeted attack in Karachi’s Karimabad on Sunday night.
DSP Ali Raza, known for his association with the late Chaudhry Aslam, was fatally shot by unidentified gunmen at Shakeel Corporation in Karimabad, Block 1. He had been involved in numerous operations against banned outfits such as Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), sectarian groups, and sub-nationalist factions.
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The attack occurred as DSP Ali Raza was leaving a friend’s place in Karachi. Two assailants on motorcycles opened fire indiscriminately as he exited his bulletproof vehicle, then fled the scene.
Sustaining critical injuries, Raza was rushed to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital (ASH) where he was pronounced dead upon arrival. He had suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the chest, neck, and head. Despite the recovery of a bullet, his family declined a complete post-mortem examination.
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah expressed deep sorrow and condemnation of the attack. He paid tribute to Raza’s service and extended condolences to his family, directing the Inspector General of Police to initiate a thorough investigation and submit a detailed report.
