The police say victim, identified as Akash, had withdrawn Rs5 million from a private bank near Teen Talwar along with his father and another companion
KARACHI: (UrduPoint/Pakistan Point News-July 13rd, 2026) A 28-year-old doctor was killed during an armed robbery outside a bank in Karachi's Clifton area on Monday after gunmen opened fire and escaped with Rs2.5 million in cash.
The police said that the victim, identified as Akash, had withdrawn Rs5 million from a private bank near Teen Talwar along with his father and another companion. The trio later arrived at a bank in the Boat Basin area to deposit the cash when armed suspects attacked their vehicle.
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) South Mahzoor Ali said the robbery turned violent after a bank security guard opened fire at the fleeing suspects, who retaliated with gunfire. During the exchange, Akash was struck by a bullet and died on the spot.
The robbers managed to flee with one bag containing Rs2.5 million, while the remaining amount was left behind.
Police have launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances of the incident, including whether the fatal bullet was fired by one of the suspects or during the exchange of fire.
The security guard involved in the shooting has been taken into custody for questioning, while investigators are reviewing CCTV footage and collecting forensic evidence to identify and trace the suspects.
Officials said every aspect of the case is being examined, and efforts are underway to arrest those involved and recover the stolen money. They added that the perpetrators would be brought to justice as the investigation progresses.
