Overview
- Dr Akash Kumar, a 28-year-old house officer at JPMC, was shot dead during an armed robbery near Teen Talwar after withdrawing about Rs2 million from a bank on Monday.
- A South Judicial Magistrate granted a seven-day physical remand on Thursday for suspects Suresh (alias Sagar), Ram Chand and Anil so police can continue questioning and gather evidence.
- Police say they recovered a white Suzuki Alto, three pistols and mobile phones from the arrests and that the three suspects have allegedly confessed to taking part in the robbery and shooting.
- Investigators told the court they are seeking three more accomplices, including a woman, and have asked for an identification parade while raids continue to find the missing cash and motorcycles.
- The killing has provoked protests by medical staff and public condemnations from officials, who have promised swift action and increased scrutiny of violent street-robbery gangs in Karachi.