Man killed by robbers outside bank
The victim, Iftikhar, had arrived at the spot to deposit Rs1.6 million. He worked as a clerk in a nearby grain market and was on his way to deposit cash in the bank. According to the police, the assailants opened fire when Iftikhar resisted their attempt to rob him. "The citizen had come from a nearby grain market to deposit Rs1.6 million in the private bank," a police spokesperson said. "When the robbers attempted to snatch the money, he offered resistance, prompting them to open fire." The victim was shifted to Mayo Hospital but he succumbed to his injuries.
The police spokesperson said Iftikhar worked at a shop and regularly handled cash transactions for the grain market. The attackers fled without taking the money after shooting the victim.
The police handed over the amount to the grain business owner. DIG Operations Faisal Kamran stated that investigations were being conducted from all angles, including murder and attempted robbery.
The police said they were examining CCTV footage from the area and had launched a manhunt for the murderers.
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