KARACHI: A man shot a suspected robber dead at Karachi’s Boat Basin on Tuesday night. It is reported that the robber tried to mug him. 

According to details, a CCTV footage of the incident shows the motorcyclist, suspected robber and identified as Sanaullah, approached the car. He parked at the driver’s side window before driving a short distance ahead. He then returned to the car and the man inside opened fire.

The police have lodged a case and started investigation. According to the police, the man who opened fir had a licence of his gun but they have taken it and his car into custody till investigation ends.

South SSP Sheeraz Nazir said there were two people in the car–the man who opened fire and his friend. He confirmed that the weapon was licensed.

The police are checking Sanaullah’s data for a criminal background.