Targeted killing of a Hindu doctor in Karachi, Pakistan

Earlier this month, a Hindu doctor was killed in Karachi

An ophthalmologist, Hindu doctor Birbal Janani, was killed by unknown gunmen

Karachi (Pakistan) – An ophthalmologist, Hindu doctor Birbal Janani, was killed by unknown gunmen on 30^th March. He was retired as Director of Karachi Municipal Corporation. The Police termed the incident as ‘Targeted killing’.

A Hindu doctor shot dead by anonymous assailants in another targeted killing in Pakistan, second such incident in one monthhttps://t.co/B8Lv6vvayM

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1. Dr Janani and his assistant doctor were on their way to Gulshan-e-Iqbal from Ramaswami when gunmen opened fire on their vehicle. After being hit by bullets, he lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a wall. Dr Janani died on the spot, while his aide sustained bullet injuries. Kamran Khan, the Governor of Sindh, has expressed grief over the incident. He has sought a report from the Police.
2. Earlier, Dermatologist Dr Dharam Dev Rathi was also killed. He was killed by his driver Hanif Leghari. Hanif was angry that Rathi had celebrated Holi with his friends before the murder. Hanif slit throat of Dr Rathi with a knife.

Editorial viewpoint

Pakistan is not safe for Hindus, its better for them to come to India.