Crime
Young Doctors Threaten Hospital Protests Over Killing of Dr. Birbal
Dr Genani was traveling with Dr Quratul Ain on the Garden Lyari Expressway when unidentified gunmen opened fire on their vehicle.
Karachi: The Young Doctors Association (YDA) Karachi Chapter held a meeting at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre to discuss the targeted killing of Dr Birbal Genani, a renowned ophthalmologist and former director of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation.
During the meeting, the YDA announced three days of mourning in honor of Dr Genani's memory and demanded that the Inspector General (IG) Sindh arrest the killers within 48 hours.
Dr Genani was traveling with Dr Quratul Ain on the Garden Lyari Expressway when unidentified gunmen opened fire on their vehicle. Dr Genani was killed instantly, while Dr Quratul Ain sustained injuries and was taken to Civil Hospital for treatment. The assailants managed to flee from the scene before the police arrived.
The YDA has threatened to boycott all medical institutions if the killers of Dr Genani are not apprehended by the police. They have made it clear that they will not tolerate any delays or inaction in this matter. The YDA is an influential organization that represents the interests of young doctors in Pakistan. They have a history of protesting against issues that affect the medical community and have been known to use boycotts as a form of protest in the past.
Dr Genani was a well-respected figure in the medical community. He was the head of Spencer Eye Hospital and also ran a private clinic in the Ranchore Line area of Karachi. His death has sent shockwaves through the medical community and beyond, with many people expressing their condolences and calling for justice.
The police have launched an investigation into the killing, and the crime scene unit has been summoned to the site. According to police officials, it appears to be a targeted killing incident. They have promised to do everything in their power to bring the culprits to justice.
The killing of Dr Birbal Genani sparked outrage and grief among the medical community and beyond. The YDA's threat to boycott all medical institutions if the killers were not arrested within 48 hours is a clear indication of the seriousness of the situation.
The police promised to do everything in their power to bring the culprits to justice, and the people of Pakistan are watching closely to see how this situation unfolds.