Amid growing lawlessness and street crime, Syed Khalid Raza, deputy director of a private school system and vice-chairman of the Federation of Private Schools, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Gulistan Johar area of Karachi on Sunday.
On receiving the information, the police and rescue personnel reached the spot and shifted him to the hospital.
According to local residents, two armed assailants on a motorcycle opened fire on Raza. He further said that the suspects were seen several times in the area, adding that he had informed the police about them but the authorities did not listen to his complaints.
According to police officials, a person has been killed in Gulistan Johar Block 7.
“Apparently the killing was due to some personal enmity,” said Senior Superintendent of Police (East) Zubair Nazir, adding that they were investigating the murder further.
He further said that the armed attackers did not take anything from Raza.
Governor and Chief Minister of Sindh took notice of the murder.
Meanwhile, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah took notice of the murder and asked for a report from the Additional IG Karachi. He also expressed deep sorrow over the killing of the educationist.
Governor Kamran Tesori also took notice of Raza’s murder and sought a report from the police officer.
He further said that the murder will be investigated from all angles.
