A police officer in Karachi was shot dead today, attacker fled away.

According to details, The attack occurred in the Jut Line neighborhood of District East.

The officer has been identified as ASI Ghulam Muhammad. He was 50 years old.

ASI Ghulam Muhammad was posted at the Artillery Maidan police station in the investigation department.

Furthermore, it was reported that he lived in Lines Area and was attacked at a paan stall in the same area.

Witnesses told that the attacker approached him and opened fire after asking his name.

The officer died on the spot.

Witnesses said the attacker fled on a motorcycle after the attack. He reportedly stole ASI Muhammad’s official weapon before fleeing.

In addition to this the police have sealed the area and are searching for the attacked. They have obtained CCTV footage of the attack from nearby cameras and initiated the investigation.