In a devastating incident in Karachi’s Steel Town, the brother of Sindh Caretaker Minister for Mines and Minerals Development Mir Khuda Bakhsh Marri lost his life on Sunday after being run over by a train, as reported by Express News.
The victim, identified as Mohammad Hassan Marri, met a tragic end when he was fatally struck by a train near a railway crossing in the Qadir Nagar area, according to the Steel Town police station.
The body of the deceased was transported to a nearby hospital for necessary medico-legal procedures.
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Confirming the unfortunate incident, SSP Malir Tariq Elahi Mastoi informed that Hassan was the brother of the caretaker provincial minister Mir Khuda Bakhsh Marri.
Details surrounding the incident revealed that the youth had ventured into the area to tend to cattle. While walking along the train tracks with a hands-free device in his ears, the victim tragically collided with the oncoming train, resulting in his immediate demise.
However, conflicting reports have emerged, with some local residents asserting that the deceased died while grazing goats oblivious about the train speeding towards him.
Meanwhile, Sindh Governor Mohammed Kamran Khan Tessori extended his heartfelt condolences on the death of interim provincial minister’s brother.
In his condolence message, the governor expressed deep grief and sorrow over the untimely demise of Mir Khuda Bakhsh Marri’s brother.
He conveyed his sympathies to the bereaved family and offered prayers for the departed soul.
Source: tribune.com.pk