A young man allegedly shot and killed his friend for taking a bite of his girlfriend’s burger, an investigation in Pakistan concluded.
Suspect Daniyal Nazeer, son of retired Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Nazir Ahmed Mirbahar, is believed to have attacked his friend when an argument quickly got out of control at the accused’s house in Karachi.
An investigation into the events of February 8 concluded on Wednesday that Ali Keerio, the son of a sessions judge, was likely shot with a guard’s rifle after brazenly daring to take a large slice of Nazeer’s girlfriend’s hamburger. .
The accused had reportedly ordered two ‘zinger burgers’ for himself and his partner, Shazia, before Nazeer became enraged at his friend’s indiscretion.
Keerio suffered “serious injuries” after being shot, according to local media, and succumbed to his injuries on the way to hospital.
File photo of a chicken burger. The suspect allegedly attacked his friend after he ate half of his girlfriend’s food in Karachi.
After an investigation that lasted more than two months, investigators concluded that the police officer’s son had likely lashed out over the burger incident.
“Daniyal got into a serious fight with Ali over why he ate half of the burger without permission that he had ordered for his girlfriend Shazia,” the investigating officer confirmed, as reported. Week.
“We have arrested the accused and he is in jail awaiting trial,” the officer added.
Ali Keerio was named locally as the son of Karachi South District Sessions Judge Javed Keerio.
A moving tribute written to Keerio the day after the incident recalled his “laughter and energy”, his skills in teaching law and his “irreplaceable” love and respect.
One post, unsigned, added: ‘He was my little boy!
‘Their smiles, their laughter and their willingness to keep everyone happy were qualities that are indispensable today…
‘My son, you have truly crossed the window of this world and are on the other peaceful side.
‘I hope to find you soon on the other side.
“Till then you will have fun with the angels and can stay in the greatest peace with the greatest rewards in Jannah.”
Karachi has seen an upward curve in reported violence in recent years.
Between 2022 and 2024, 250 deaths and more than 1,000 injuries were recorded due to street violence alone.
Economic conditions, unemployment and lack of recreational opportunities are some of the reasons given at the local level due to the increase in violence.
A general view of Karachi, Pakistan in 2021
In 2019, a French waiter was shot dead by an aggrieved customer allegedly because he had taken too long to deliver a sandwich.
The accused is said to have insulted the 28-year-old waiter at the Le Mistral restaurant in Noisy-Le-Grand before pulling out a 9mm pistol and shooting him, seriously injuring him.
Witnesses then called the police. Paramedics arrived shortly after, but were unable to save the victim.
The customer had been waiting several minutes for the sandwich, according to witnesses, and allegedly pulled out the gun after growing tired of the delay.
the gunman reportedly fled the scene. Police confirmed the gist of the story but declined to elaborate, citing the ongoing investigation.