A man shot himself in the chest and got injured while driving a car in Karachi’s New Town area on Sunday, the police said. He was shifted to a private hospital.

Initial reports claimed that the incident occurred after the man identified as Saood, who is a trader by profession, had a quarrel with his wife.

But the New Town area station house officer (SHO) negated such claims. He confirmed that Saood was present with his wife in the car. The police have recorded her statement.

They have claimed to recover the weapon used in the shooting.