Policemen killed in Hyderabad firing

HYDERABAD: In another incident of target killing, a policeman lost his life when unknown armed culprits opened fire at Court Road in Hyderabad, Geo News reported on Friday.

According to police, two policemen named Riaz Awan and Muhammad Ejaz were on their way to Makki Shah police station when unidentified gunmen opened fire on them at Court Road near SSP office.

The attackers were riding on motorcycles and fled after ambushing the policemen.

As a result of the assault, Riaz Awaz was killed on the spot while Muhammad Ejaz sustained injuries and was shifted to hospital for treatment.

It is pertinent to mention here six policemen have so far lost their lives in the target killing incidents occurring in Hyderabad for the past ten days.