The mayor of the holy city of Karbala was shot dead during a riot in the Al-Moallemchi neighborhood on Tuesday, and died after being transferred to Imam Hussein Hospital.
The assailants shot and killed Abir Salim with three bullets. The identity and motive of the armed assailants are still unknown.
The governor of Karbala, Moali, declared three days of public mourning in this holy province following the assassination of Karbala mayor Abir Salim by unknown individuals.