Karachi police say they fatally shot a man accused of abducting and murdering a six-year-old girl during a raid in the Keamari area on Thursday, after the suspect allegedly opened fire on officers. Main Developments According to a statement from the Keamari police spokesperson, a police party acting on credible information reached the Mubarak Mosque area within Jackson Police Station jurisdiction. The suspect, upon seeing the officers, allegedly fired at them, prompting police to retaliate. Read also: Karachi College Staff Ordered to Follow Strict Dress Code or Face Action The suspect sustained gunshot wounds during the exchange and later died at the scene. Police secured the area and collected evidence, and a separate case regarding the encounter is being registered at Jackson Police Station. The body of the six-year-old girl was recovered from bushes in the Manora area. Police Surgeon Dr Sumaiyya Syed confirmed the victim was subjected to sexual violence and had multiple marks of violence across her body. The cause of death is pending laboratory reports. Background A first information report (No. 265/2026) was registered at Jackson Police Station under Sections 364-A and 302 of the Pakistan Penal Code for the abduction and murder. Investigators used CCTV footage and other evidence to track the suspect. This case follows a similar incident earlier this month, when police arrested a 20-year-old man for kidnapping, raping, and murdering a six-year-old boy, whose body was dumped in a gunny bag from a third-floor empty plot. Why It Matters Violent crimes against children in Karachi have sparked public outrage and calls for better law enforcement and child protection. The police claim to have swiftly identified and confronted the suspect, but the encounter raises questions about due process and the use of lethal force. What's Next Legal and forensic proceedings related to the encounter are underway. Police say the investigation into the girl's abduction and murder continues, incorporating CCTV footage, medico-legal findings, and forensic evidence. The separate case regarding the police shootout will be processed at Jackson Police Station.