Policeman, civilian shot dead in Karachi

E-Paper | May 03, 2026

Two people allegedly in an intoxicated state opened fire on passersby in Karachi's DHA area on Sunday, killing a policeman and a civilian. A third individual was injured in the firing, police said.

The slain policeman was identified as Khalid Mehmood, 35, and the civilian as Ramazan Allah Ditta, 28. The injured civilian is Saeed Ahmed, 30.

One of the suspects has been arrested, while the second remains absconding.

The suspect who was taken into custody was traced to a private hospital with the help of eyewitnesses, CCTV footage and other technology.

The second suspect, already wanted in FIR 3/2018 U/S 302, is said to be struggling with alcohol and ice addiction.

The funeral prayers of the deceased policeman will be offered today at Garden Headquarters, South.

Sindh Inspector General of Police Dr Syed Kaleem Imam sought a comprehensive report over the killing of the policeman.

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Imtiaz Ali is a Karachi-based reporter for Dawn with over 25 years of experience in the field. His reporting portfolio encompasses crime, politics, and the provincial legislature, alongside coverage of the courts, government affairs, and the health sector.

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Sameer

Apr 07, 2019 02:58pm

This is a 2nd case in DHA this week involving intoxication.

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Bitter Truth

Apr 07, 2019 03:02pm

We Karachittes are missing Nawaz Sharif!!! He initiated the operation that brought end to target killings, extortions and rampant street crimes!!! We owe you big time Nawaz Sharif!!! It seems things are getting worse whether it’s target killing street crimes and extortion calls

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Bitter Truth

Apr 07, 2019 03:05pm

extortion calls are again becoming rampant in old city areas of Karachi

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Afridi

Apr 07, 2019 07:15pm

We karschiites are missing the great work done by mqm leader and musharraf

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fairplay

Apr 07, 2019 07:27pm

@Bitter Truth, how to you know this?

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Must learn

Apr 07, 2019 08:36pm

DHA Karachi has privilege of enjoying double security agencies, the police and the DHA own security & surveillance. Unfortunately still the crimes owing to intoxicating are on rise in DHA. There’s a liquor shop available in every commercial area in DHA, and the infamous Neelum Colony and the vicinity of Abdullah Shah Ghazi Tomb also a paradise for the drug addict, ofcourse under patronage of area police. Only seriousness required to control the DHA and vicinity, no big deal, DHA is much smaller than Bahria Town Karachi, And BT claims it will have its own security apparatus, own power house, and a large reservoir of water. DHA can learn about estate planning from BT.

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naji

Apr 07, 2019 08:52pm

Baloch Sardar bringing their tribal culture in Karachi. It is horrible situation, law enforcing agencies must take appropriate and immediate action against these people. These corrupt people are living in big houses in Karachi posh area under huge guard.

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Justicefirst

Apr 07, 2019 09:09pm

It is all due to easy availability of drugs and alcohol in Pakistan and it's excessive use we find these tragedies.

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ASIF AHMED

Apr 07, 2019 09:10pm

@Sameer, when was the first one?

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Aliza Mir

Apr 07, 2019 10:53pm

This is worrisome as absconder is still at large.......

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Danish

Apr 08, 2019 01:47am

Karachi must handover to army for indefinite period and impose curfew after 6pm and search weapons in every home till law and order situation back to normal.

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