Police sub-inspector shot dead in Panjgur

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2024-09-09T19:06:32+05:00 News Desk

A police officer was killed after unidentified persons opened fire at a police patrol van in Chatkan Bazaar of Panjgur, Balochistan, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Monday.


Police said that Sub-Inspector (SI) Shakeel Ahmad died on the spot.


The Force further said that its personnel had cordoned off the area.


It merits mention here that the law and order situation in Balochistan had deteriorated, especially during the last few months.


Two weeks ago on the same day, more than 70 people had been killed in four incidents of violence in Balochistan, military and police officials said.


Pakistan Army said that 14 soldiers and police personnel as well as 21 militants were killed in these attacks.


In a separate assault in Musakhel district, local officials said at least 23 civilians were killed after attackers determined they were from Punjab, with 35 vehicles set ablaze.


And in Kalat, 10 people were reported to have been killed – five police and five civilians – after a police post and a highway were attacked.


 


 Reporter: Isa Tarin

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