Office worker survives alleged murder attempt in Karachi’s Defence Phase 6

Karachi: A private company employee escaped injury after an alleged shooting following a minor traffic clash in Defence Phase 6, according to a case filed at Darakhshan police station. The complainant said he was driving to work when another vehicle blocked his path near a traffic signal on Khayaban-e-Shahbaz, leading to a small collision. He claimed the other driver followed him after the exchange, so he continued toward his office and parked outside his workplace in Shahbaz Commercial, Phase 6.

According to the FIR, the suspect arrived at the office, exited his car with a pistol and began making threats. The complainant alleged that during a heated argument the suspect fired multiple shots at his vehicle, shattering the windscreen and the glass of three doors. Bullets also hit the vehicle’s body and the driver’s seat. He said the suspect tried to shoot him directly, but a security guard from his company intervened and prevented the attack. The suspect then returned to his vehicle and fled the scene.

After the incident the complainant contacted Madadgar 15. Police arrived, gathered evidence including four spent bullet casings, and launched an investigation. The complainant stated he could identify the suspect if confronted and accused him of acting with intent to kill. The case has been registered under charges of attempted murder, criminal intimidation and property damage, among others. Police continue to investigate the matter.