KARACHI – Senior lawyer Advocate Khawaja Shamsul Islam was shot dead near a mosque in Karachi’s DHA Phase 6. His son was also injured in the attack.
CCTV footage from the mosque shows the tragic incident. After Friday prayers, people were walking down the mosque stairs. Advocate Shamsul Islam and his son were among them.
Suddenly, a man named Imran Afridi, who was dressed like a worshipper, stood up from the lower prayer rows. He walked quickly towards the lawyer. He reached into his waistcoat pocket, pulled out a pistol, and shot at close range.
Both the lawyer and his son fell on the stairs after being hit. Afridi, wearing a face mask, socks, and a wristwatch, ran away through the outer gate of the mosque.
Police said Advocate Shamsul Islam and his son were taken to a private hospital. Sadly, the lawyer died from his injuries. His son is still getting treatment.
This CCTV video has become important evidence in the investigation. The attack has shocked the legal community and people across Karachi.
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