Religious scholar shot dead in Karachi’s Saddar

Unidentified suspects shot dead a religious scholar in Karachi’s Saddar Saturday night. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and IG Dr Kaleem Imam have taken notice of the incident. The killing is said to be a targeted attack. Unidentified motorcyclists opened fire on Nadeem Qadri near Shahabuddin Market in Saddar. He died on the spot. Related: Man and pregnant wife injured in Karachi shooting Police seized four empty shells of a 9mm pistol from the scene. An inquiry was initiated while a search for the suspects is under way. A policeman said the deceased was shot three times. Meanwhile, an eyewitness said three suspects shot Qadri. The Sindh CM and IG sought a report of the incident while the Karachi additional IG has ordered an inquiry and directed that the culprits be arrested immediately. Follow SAMAA English on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.