Journalist Imtiaz Mir shot in Karachi, dies during treatment
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ISLAMABAD — Metro 1 News anchorperson Imtiaz Mir, who was critically injured in a gun attack in Karachi’s Malir area last week, succumbed to his injuries on Sunday, according to his family and police, Dawn.com reported.
Mir was travelling home with his elder brother, Mohammed Salih, when six assailants on two motorcycles intercepted their vehicle and opened fire. Both brothers sustained gunshot wounds and were rushed to Liaquat National Hospital for treatment.
His brother Riaz Ali, who filed the complaint, confirmed that Mir passed away during treatment late Sunday night. Saudabad Police Station House Officer (SHO) Ateequr Rehman also confirmed the journalist’s death and said a case had been registered against a man and his sons.
“The incident was motivated by a land dispute in the town of Thul in Jacobabad,” the SHO stated. He added that although a little-known group claimed responsibility for the shooting, its claim appeared doubtful.
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah expressed deep sorrow over Mir’s death and directed the inspector general of police to arrest those involved at the earliest.
