Man shot dead

Published September 5, 2008

ISLAMABAD, Sept 4: A man was shot dead during a robbery incident here on Wednesday night, police said.

Five armed men entered the house of Mazhar Hussain, 38, located in Pindora.

Three remained outside the living rooms where they held the inmates at gunpoint while the other two searched for valuables and cash.

After looting the cash and valuables, the robbers shot Mazhar Hussain and escaped in his car.

Mr Hussain suffered a bullet injury to his head and died on the spot.—Staff Reporter

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