In Karachi, Pakistan’s largest city, a TikToker filming everyday scenes in a bustling mobile market was tragically killed. Saad Ahmed, aged 24, was fatally shot by security guard Ahmed Gul, who discharged his assault rifle, resulting in Saad’s immediate death.
According to police reports, Gul engaged in a heated altercation with Saad, objecting to his public filming. Following his arrest, Gul claimed that Saad’s actions were disturbing him while recording the video.
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Gul, employed by a private security firm, had his weapon confiscated by authorities. Subsequent investigations uncovered that he had never received formal weapon training from his employer, despite his tenure.