A prominent businessman, Aamir Awan, has died after being shot by robbers in a high end area of Islamabad raising serious concerns about security in the federal capital.
The incident occurred in the jurisdiction of Shahzad Town police station, specifically in the upscale neighborhood of Margalla Town. According to police officials, the attack took place at a farmhouse where armed assailants opened fire on Aamir Awan leaving him critically injured. He was rushed to a hospital but succumbed to his injuries during treatment the following day.
Authorities confirmed that the robbers also looted Aamir Awan’s mobile phone and disarmed his security guards before fleeing the scene. Despite ongoing efforts, police have so far failed to trace or arrest the suspects.
CCTV footage of the incident has surfaced, showing masked individuals entering the farmhouse premises and walking across the lawn before carrying out the attack. The visuals highlight the bold nature of the crime, which has sparked public outrage.
The tragic killing has once again questioned Islamabad’s reputation as a “safe city,” with citizens demanding stronger law enforcement and improved security measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
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