A clash between Chinese nationals and local security guards in Karachi’s industrial area resulted in gunshot injuries for two Chinese citizens.
Both injured individuals were taken to Liaquat National Hospital, where doctors are currently examining them. One of the injured is reported to be in critical condition and is receiving medical attention in the operating theater.
Sindh Interior Minister Zia Hassan Lanjhar has requested a detailed report from the DIG of South Karachi Police and instructed a thorough investigation to uncover further facts, along with an update on police action in the case. The minister also directed the arrest of the involved security guard and ordered an audit of companies providing security to foreign nationals, including Chinese experts and workers.
The provincial Interior Ministry has issued a statement emphasizing that only well-trained and fully fit security guards should be employed. Companies are also instructed to ensure physical and mental fitness tests for guards and to conduct audits of security companies. Furthermore, a crackdown will be initiated against unregistered and illegal security firms.
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for Liaquat National Hospital confirmed that the injured Chinese nationals have been shifted to the ICU. They have undergone CT scans and other tests, and a medical team is compiling reports on their condition. In the same area in 2021, an attack on a vehicle transporting Chinese engineers left one engineer injured after unidentified assailants opened fire.
