Pakistan Navy spokesperson on Monday confirmed the death of senior navy officer Lieutenant Commander Azeem Haider who succumbed to his injuries from an attack by unknown assailants.
According to details, Haider was critically injured after unidentified gunmen opened fire at his car near Karachi Port Trust (KPT) on February 27.
Police sources said that Haider was shot five times and was admitted to PNS Shifa for treatment and care. He passed away while under treatment at the hospital.
Security sources said it was a targeted attack on Haider and all navy officers had been informed of a possible attack earlier.
Jackson Police has lodged a complaint of the incident. However no suspects have been arrested so far.
