Memorial photo of deceased Maryam
Karachi: A 7-year-old girl, Maryam Saqib, was killed by firing in Sakhi Hasan Bafarzon area.
The Timuriya police recorded the statement of Maryam’s father Saqib, an eyewitness to the incident.
SSP Central Faisal Abdullah said that Saqib was going to drop his daughter to school in the car, when a bullet came from the other side of the road and hit Maryam on the head.
The father gave a statement to the police that the accused were seen running away after the shooting on the other side of the road.
SSP Faisal Abdullah Chachadar says that there was probably an exchange of fire between unknown persons and 7-year-old Maryam came under fire. The police have collected the CCTV footage of the crime scene and surrounding areas and also recovered bullet casings.
SSP Central Faisal Abdullah Chachad formed a 4-member investigation team on the incident, the notification of which was issued.
Maryam was later laid to rest at Muhammad Shah graveyard, the family demanded the authorities to take action against those involved so that other children could be safe.
A large number of local residents participated in the funeral of the innocent girl.
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