Robbers on Thursday gunned down a man upon offering resistance during an alleged incident of mugging.
According to details, two armed motorcyclists stopped 45-year-old Tariq Akbar, a shopkeeper, in Millat Park while he was on his way home after closing his shop.
Upon resistance, the robbers opened fire at Tariq, injuring him seriously. They fled the scene after looting cash and a mobile phone from the victim.
The injured was rushed to the hospital where he succumbed to his injuries and died.