Armed men shot dead the son of a doctor for resisting an attempt to kidnap the latter here late Saturday night.
According to police, the armed men attempted to abduct Dr Muhammad Nazir from his private clinic situated at Rasool Road. However, his son Shahid Nazir offered strong resistance. On their failure to kidnap the doctor, the intruders opened fire at Shahid, injuring him critically.
Shahid Nazir was rushed to District Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
