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KARACHI, Jul 09 (APP):Keamari District Police arrested an armed suspect who opened aerial fire during a public protest over water shortage near Manghopir Road in the SITE-A Police jurisdiction.
According to SSP Keamari Captain (R) Faizan Ali on Wednesday, the incident occurred when residents of Pathan Colony staged a demonstration on Manghopir Road to protest the shortage of water supply. Amid the protest, a man identified as Amjad Saeed, son of Khan Saeed, allegedly attempted to provoke the crowd by firing shots into the air using a 9mm pistol.
The suspect was confronted by the enraged protesters, who reportedly beat him before police intervened and took him into custody. A loaded 9mm pistol was recovered from his possession at the scene.
SSP Keamari confirmed that the suspect is a habitual offender with a criminal history and has been previously arrested and jailed multiple times. Police are currently verifying his criminal record.
A case has been registered against the suspect and further legal proceedings are underway.