The incident took place in Nazimabad area of ​​Karachi where producer Athar Mateen was shot dead. Police reached the spot, police said. The incident took place on the main highway of Nazimabad. Athar Mateen hit the motorcycle to save the citizen while the armed accused riding on the motorcycle were looting. Athar Matin, who was riding in the car, died on the spot after being shot. The accused fled the scene.

Athar Mateen Ahmed has been killed by armed men in the North Nazimabad area when he was returning home after dropping his children at school. Initial reports suggested the armed men were said to be dacoits who have killed Athar Mateen for resisting a robbery.

Police have claimed that according to the preliminary investigation, the incident was resistance to robbery. According to the police, journalist Athar Mateen was returning home after dropping off the children. A 30-bore pistol shell was found at the scene. Athar Mateen was associated with private TV SAMAA and was working as a producer while he was the brother of renowned newscaster and anchor Tariq Mateen.