Afghanistan Consulate in Karachi attacked, one diplomat killed

The firing took place near Consulate General of Afghanistan in Clifton area of Karachi.

Karachi, Feb 6: An Afghan diplomat was killed on Monday after The Afghanistan Consulate in Karachi was attacked.

According to initial reports, one person was killed and three others were injured. One security guard has been arrested so far. Firing took place near Consulate General of Afghanistan in Clifton area of Karachi.

According to police, the deceased has been identified as Zaki Addu, an official of the consulate. The DIG South said the guard, Rahataullah, who opened fire was also an Afghan national and had used a sub-machine gun

The area around the Consulate has been cordoned off.

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