KARACHI: Gunmen kill doctor

Published April 3, 2006

KARACHI, April 2: A doctor was shot dead by unknown persons in Korangi Sunday night. Police said Dr Zahid Husain Aryan, 40, was shot dead at his clinic in Bilal Colony, Korangi. Police said the victim was about to leave his clinic when unknown persons opened fire at him and fled. The victim was initially wounded. He was rushed to the JPMC where he died during treatment.

Police said the victim was a resident of the DHA and working as senior medical officer at the Ibrahim Hydri Hospital.

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