Karachi: Seven-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot During Wedding Celebration

In a tragic incident, a seven-year-old boy named Ahmed Raza lost his life when members of a marriage party resorted to aerial firing in Shah Latif Town, Karachi. The incident took place on Sunday, leaving the entire community in shock and mourning.

The local police have promptly taken action and arrested two suspects involved in the incident. The suspects, identified as Zaheer and Adnan, are relatives of the young victim.

According to the police, Ahmed Raza was struck by bullets when the suspects fired shots into the air in jubilation during the wedding ceremony held in Shah Latif Town. This reckless act resulted in a devastating loss for the family and the community.

Law enforcement authorities have taken the two suspects into custody and are currently awaiting the filing of a First Information Report (FIR) by the victim’s family members.

However, in a concerning turn of events, the family members decided to take Ahmed’s body from Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Center (JPMC) without following legal procedures. This incident highlights the need for stricter regulations to prevent such occurrences and ensure justice for the victims.

Sadly, this is not the first time such a tragedy has occurred in Karachi. In August 2023, a similar incident took place during a wedding ceremony in Orangi Town, resulting in the death of a 12-year-old boy named Umar. This alarming pattern of celebratory gunfire causing innocent lives to be lost demands immediate attention and preventive measures.

Upon receiving information about the incident, the police rushed to the scene and discovered the lifeless body of the victim. The body was then transferred to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital for necessary medico-legal formalities.

Investigations revealed that Umar, the 12-year-old victim, was a relative of the groom. He was tragically struck by a stray bullet while witnessing fireworks and aerial firing from a rooftop. This heartbreaking incident serves as a reminder of the lethal consequences of irresponsible and dangerous celebratory practices.

It is crucial for authorities to take immediate action to address this issue and enforce strict regulations to curb the reckless use of firearms during celebrations. Such incidents not only claim innocent lives but also inflict immense emotional and psychological trauma on the affected families and the community at large.