KARACHI: A media person was shot dead in Korangi on Wednesday night, police said.
The victim was an assistant producer and worked for private TV channel, Jaag.
According to Zaman Town police station, Nadir Ali Shah, 42, was attacked outside his home in Sector-51, Korangi.
He suffered critical injuries and was taken to the JPMC where doctors declared him dead.
Landhi SP Akhter Farooq said the murder might be outcome of property dispute.
Source.RMNP/Dawn
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