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KARACHI: Shahrukh Jatoi, The main accused in murder of a youngster Shahzaib Khan, has flown to Dubai, according to his travel documents.

Shahzaib, son of a senior police official and close relative of PPP leader Nabeel Gabol was allegedly gunned down by his neighbor, Shahrukh Jatoi, following an altercation between them outside the former’s home last week.

Police said armed assailants opened fire on Shahzaib in Defence Phase Five area, leaving Shahzaib seriously injured in posh area of the city.

A private news channel reported on Saturday that a copy of the passport used by the main accused indicates that he has fled to Dubai. It reveals that he flew to UAE two days after the killing. His passport also bears stamp dated 27december for departure to Australia.

Shahzaib later died in hospital. His death prompted civil society to take to streets demanding arrest of the culprits involved in cold blooded murder of the youth, with the Supreme Court of Pakistan taking suo moto notice of the murder.

On Friday, the apex court adjourned hearing of Shahzaib killing case till Monday, after issuing stern orders for arrest of culprits by Sunday.