KARACHI: In what is being considered a possible sectarian-targeted killing attempt, unidentified gunmen opened fire on the vehicle of Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamaat (ASWJ) General Secretary Taj Muhammad Hanfi in Karachi’s Orangi Town late the other night.
The incident took place when Hanfi was returning from a conference at Islam Chowk in the Orangi Town sector, which concluded around 11:30 PM.
The police suspectes the incident might be a sectarian-targeted attack. However, they stated that it is too early to establish any definitive theory and have launched a further investigation.
According to ASWJ spokesperson Amir Muawiya, Hanfi and all other occupants in the vehicle escaped unharmed.
The attack occurred near Poonay Paanch Number, where four suspects on two motorcycles fired at the vehicle before fleeing the scene.
Muawiya explained that Hanfi’s security guard did not return fire but pointed his weapon at the attackers. He added that the attack appeared to be an attempt either to assassinate Hanfi or to spread fear.
