KARACHI: A local journalist was gunned down in Nazimabad area here on Friday morning.
Police said that Athar Mateen, senior producer of Samaa TV, was on his way home after dropping his children at school when unknown motorcyclists tried to stop him. The journalist instead of stopping his car hit the motorcyclists. As a result, the attackers fell down but of them managed to open fire on the car, killing Athar Mateen on the spot.
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Later, the attackers fled from the scene after snatching another motorcycle from a citizen.
It it to be mentioned here that Athar Mateen was younger brother of renowned newscaster and anchorperson Tariq Mateen.
Police said that the incident appeared to be a robbery attempt, however, clear picture would emerge after investigation.
