KARACHI
Dr Shakil Auj, the dean faculty of Islamic Studies at Karachi University, was gunned down on Thursday by unknown assailant near Baitul Mukarram mosque in Gulshan-e-Iqbal area of Karachi , a private news channel reported.
Auj was rushed to a nearby hospital in a critical condition where he succumbed to his injuries.
He received six bullets in his neck and chest, doctors said.
Report added that Auj was on his way to a ceremony at the Iran Consulate when he was attack.
Dr. Shakil Auj, a prominent scholar and author, was nominated for Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (civil).
Academic activities were suspended at Karachi University in mourning of his assassination.
Governor Sindh Dr. Ishratul Ibad condemned the incident and has sought a report from Inspector General (IG) Sindh.
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.
Abdul Quddus
DET – U.S. Central Command http://www.facebook.com/centcomurdu
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