Man stabbed to death over water dispute

By Our Correspondent
October 18, 2024
A representational image of a police tape restricting an incident scene. — Reuters/File
A representational image of a police tape restricting an incident scene. — Reuters/File

A man was stabbed to death in Keamari on Thursday during a dispute over water.

The incident occurred near Pona Apartments in Keamari, within the jurisdiction of the Jackson Police Station.

Police and rescuers rushed to the crime scene and transported the casualty to the Civil Hospital, Karachi, where the deceased was identified as 50-year-old Khan Badshah, son of Noor.

According to the police, the suspect severely injured Badshah with a knife during a dispute over water and fled the scene.

Badshah was rushed to the hospital in critical condition but succumbed to his injuries. The police have registered a case and initiated further investigations.