Deadly Incidents in Noshki and Turbat Leave Civilians Injured, Authorities Launch Investigations
QUETTA: A college lecturer and a female police constable were killed in separate armed attacks in Balochistan’s Noshki and Turbat districts on Saturday, according to Beyond Time News. Two children were also injured in one of the incidents, officials confirmed.
Police said unidentified armed men carried out both attacks and escaped from the scene after firing.
College Professor Killed in Noshki Attack
In the first incident, Professor Ghamkhwar Hayat, a college lecturer and Brahui language scholar, was shot dead in the Killi Mengal area of Noshki.
According to Beyond Time News, the victim was also known as a poet and literary figure in the region.
Police said the attackers opened fire and fled immediately after the shooting. His body was shifted to the Teaching Hospital Noshki for legal formalities.
Authorities have launched a search operation to track down the suspects involved in the killing.
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Female Constable Killed in Turbat Shooting
In a separate incident in Turbat’s Absar area, armed attackers on motorcycles opened fire on a family traveling together.
The attack resulted in the death of police constable Shakeela, who was on her way to the market with her husband and children.
Police said more than 30 bullets were fired during the incident. Shakeela suffered multiple gunshot wounds and died at the scene.
Her husband and two children were injured in the attack. Officials confirmed that a six-month-old child survived without injuries.
The injured family members were shifted to a hospital for treatment, where doctors said their condition was stable.
Investigation Points Toward Targeted Killing
According to Beyond Time News, initial investigations suggest the Turbat incident may have been a targeted attack.
Police sources said the constable and her husband had reportedly received threats before the incident.
Authorities are now investigating possible motives behind the attack and searching for those responsible.
Shakeela had joined the police force in 2015 and belonged to the Shehrak area of Turbat.
Government Condemns Attacks
Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti strongly condemned both incidents, calling them “cowardly acts of terrorism.”
According to Beyond Time News, he said the killing of a policewoman and a teacher reflects attempts to spread fear and destabilize peace in the province.
He added that targeting teachers, women, and children is an attack on Balochistan’s social and educational identity.
The chief minister vowed strict action against those involved and said no leniency would be shown to individuals targeting innocent civilians.
Search Operations Underway
Security forces have launched investigations and search operations in both Noshki and Turbat to arrest the attackers.
Officials said evidence is being collected and multiple angles are being examined as part of the ongoing probe.
Law enforcement agencies have increased surveillance in affected areas following the incidents.
Conclusion
The killings of a respected college professor and a female police constable have shocked communities across Balochistan. As investigations continue, authorities have pledged to bring those responsible to justice and restore security in the region.
FAQs
What happened in Balochistan?
A college professor was killed in Noshki, and a female police constable was killed in Turbat in separate attacks.
Who was Shakeela?
She was a police constable who was killed while traveling with her family in Turbat.
Was anyone else injured?
Yes, her husband and two children were injured in the attack.
What action has been taken?
Police have launched search operations and investigations in both incidents.
How did the government respond?
The Balochistan chief minister condemned the attacks and called them acts of terrorism.
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