Firing at Afghan Consulate in Karachi, One Diplomat Killed
Private security guard Hayatullah opened fire on Adu following a disagreement between the two.
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- An official of the Afghan consulate in this Pakistani city was shot and killed by a guard on Monday. The Third Secretary at the consulate, Zaki Adu, was killed at the consulate in the Old Clifton area.
- Private security guard Hayatullah opened fire on Adu following a disagreement between the two. He was arrested and the incident did not appear to be an act of terrorism.
- The Pakistan Police and Rangers have cordoned off the highly sensitive area which is home to a number of foreign missions.
(With inputs from IANS)
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