A doctor has died in Karachi’s North Nazimabad area after reportedly injecting himself with a poisonous substance following a dispute with his wife.

According to police, the incident took place at a residence in Block C of North Nazimabad where the man administered the injection to himself. He was later shifted to hospital in critical condition.

Police identified the deceased as 36-year-old Aziz, son of Moez. Station House Officer (SHO) North Nazimabad Shahid Baloch confirmed that Aziz worked as an anaesthetist and had been serving at several private hospitals in the city.

According to the family’s account shared with police, Aziz had an argument with his wife earlier in the morning. After the dispute, his wife left the room.

When she returned after some time, Aziz informed her that he had injected himself with an anaesthetic substance and that he had two to three minutes left to live. 

His wife then contacted the Madadgar 15 police helpline to seek assistance. Police reached the house and shifted Aziz to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital in a semi-conscious state in a police mobile.

Hospital officials said he later died during treatment.

SHO Shahid Baloch said the deceased was the father of two sons. Police said legal formalities were completed after the death and the body was handed over to the family.