Three shot dead outside Karachi home in suspected personal feud

Victims were sitting outside their home when unidentified assailants opened fire on them

By Qamar Mastoi
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July 03, 2025
A representational image showing an ambulance parked at an incident site. — AFP/File

Three people were killed in Karachi’s Orangi area during a violent altercation at a family gathering, police said, adding that two suspects have been arrested.

SSP Tariq Mastoi identified the deceased as Ghousuddin, Gul Bakht, and Ameen, noting that a weapon was recovered from the scene.

The incident reportedly occurred when Ghousuddin and his relatives visited his daughter’s home.

A dispute broke out, during which his son-in-law Hameed and others are said to have opened fire.

Police said the arrested suspects include Ghousuddin’s samdhi and another close relative.