Senior police officials said that the four policemen were killed when unknown men on motorcycles opened fire on them outside a tea stall in Latifabad area.
"The police mobile was on duty and belonged to the A section station of Latifabad," DSP Naeem Khuro said.
He said the dead included three constables and the driver.
"It was a targeted killing," he said.
In another incident, unknown assailants opened fire on a police mobile of Sakhi Pir station injuring two policemen.
Privately, police officials say these killings are being carried out by Taliban militants in retaliation to operations by the police and rangers in many parts of Karachi and Sindh province in which several militants of TTP or other outfits have been either killed or arrested.
Two days back police claimed to have killed two activists of the TTP on the outskirts of Karachi claiming they had escaped from prison.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors


Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share


Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor


Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements


Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app
