Three Arrested Over Karachi Doctor’s Killing in Teen Talwar Robbery
Karachi police have arrested three suspects in connection with the killing of young doctor Akash Kumar, who was shot dead during a robbery near Teen Talwar in Clifton. The arrests were announced on Wednesday through a South Zone police press release, bringing a major development in a case that triggered anger among doctors and residents of the city.
Dr Akash Kumar, associated with the Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre, was killed on Monday after armed robbers intercepted the vehicle in which he was travelling. According to police, he had withdrawn cash from a private bank shortly before the attack and was carrying a significant amount when the suspects allegedly targeted him.
Investigators said the doctor had withdrawn Rs5 million and separated the amount into two envelopes, keeping Rs2 million in one and Rs3 million in another. Police said four robbers on two motorcycles later stopped the vehicle near a second bank, where one of the attackers opened the car door and fired at Dr Akash before fleeing.
South Zone police said the breakthrough came on Tuesday night when officials spotted a suspicious car in the Defence area and chased it down. Three suspects were arrested during the action, while police claimed to have recovered mobile phones and three pistols from them. A white Suzuki Alto, allegedly used during the escape and carrying fake registration plates, was also seized.
During initial questioning, police said the arrested men allegedly admitted involvement in the doctor’s killing. Investigators also claimed the gang had help from an insider at the first bank, who passed information about the victim’s appearance and the amount of cash withdrawn. Police believe that tip-off helped the robbers track and intercept the doctor’s vehicle.
The police statement said the arrested suspects were linked to a gang involved in robberies and street crime across Karachi. Officials added that the men had previous criminal records and that raids were continuing to arrest remaining accomplices, including those believed to have directly monitored the victim’s movement after the bank withdrawal.
The killing caused deep concern in Karachi’s medical community. Doctors at JPMC staged protests after Dr Akash’s death, while the Pakistan Medical Association strongly condemned the incident and pointed to the wider deterioration of law and order in the city. The case quickly became a symbol of public frustration over street crime, especially robberies linked to cash withdrawals.
Karachi has repeatedly faced violent street crime, with criminals often targeting citizens outside banks, markets and busy commercial areas. The involvement of an alleged bank insider, if established in court, would raise serious questions about security protocols, customer data protection and coordination between financial institutions and law enforcement agencies.
The latest arrests may offer some reassurance, but the investigation is not over. Police will now have to trace the remaining suspects, verify the alleged insider link, recover further evidence and build a strong case for prosecution. For Karachi residents, the outcome will be watched closely as another test of whether high-profile street crime cases lead to meaningful accountability.