KARACHI: Two women were shot dead in Nazimabad area of Karachi on Monday.

According to police, armed men opened fire at a home in Nazimabad. As a result, two women were killed. The cause behind the incident could still not be ascertained. The attackers fled to unknown destination after swift operation.

The bodies were shifted to local hospital for medico-legal formalities. The police have started a probe into the incident. No arrest could be reported yet. A mourning atmosphere prevailed at the affected locality.