KARACHI: **A University of Karachi professor was shot dead in the city on Thursday, Express News reported.
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Dr Shakeel Auj was shot thrice in the neck and chest near Baitul Muqarrum Mosque in Gulshan-e-Iqbal area whilst in the car with a friend.
The Islamic Studies professor, who was also the dean of the faculty, was immediately taken to a hospital after losing a lot of blood where doctors announced his condition extremely critical. Soon after he was pronounced dead.
SSP Muhammed Shah said it was not yet confirmed whether there was any enmity between the deceased and the gunmen or whether Auj had been receiving threats.
Condemning the killing, Governor of Sindh Dr Ishratul Ebad ordered the inspector general to investigate the incident.
Vice Chancellor of University of Karachi Dr Qaiser said that all of the university’s classes were suspended following the attack.
While speaking to Express News, Dr Qaiser strongly condemned the killing and said that it was a loss for the entire country.
“Educated people including doctors, lawyers and professors are being targeted and it is the responsibility of the government to protect them,” he added.
Praising the professor, the vice chancellor remarked that he was a great teacher and writer of many books.
All universities in Sindh have suspended their classes following the targeted attack.
The head of the Karachi police, Ghulam Qadri Thebo, has announced a reward worth Rs2 million for any individual who finds the culprits.
Target killings are once again on the increase in the city with professionals among the most likely targets.
Re: KU professor Dr Shakeel Auj shot dead in Karachi
One of the hallmarks of the terrorists is to attack intellectuals who form the backbone of any nation. Killing of Dr. Auj, the Dean of Islamic Studies, University of Karachi is just an act of cowards; condemnable by any sane member of the society. Teachers and college professors nurture future generations who build nations. By killing them the terrorist know they can weaken the state.
Terrorists worldwide have been put on notice. Time is not far when the terrorists who are operating so freely in cities like Karachi will be focused and targeted. We stand united against any terrorist organization and groups and truly believe that their time is limited.
Re: KU professor Dr Shakeel Auj shot dead in Karachi
So why was he killed, whats the inner story?
Investigations are pending and looking at previous investigation history, I dont have any hope that those investigations will reach to any conclusions but a FATWA of tauheen-e-risalat was issues against him from one Masada (BBC)
That's how we value our intellects so unfortunately. Just wonder when will our agencies stop doing politics and start doing what they are supposed to do