Three BLA terrorists responsible for killing Panjgur DC shot dead

In an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in District Mastung, security forces personnel have killed three terrorists who were responsible for martyrdom of Panjgur Deputy Commissioner Zakir Ali Baloch on August 12 last, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, the military’s media wing, Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said three terrorists were also injured in the operation and they were all belonged to Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA).

The ISPR statement said through today’s operation those behind the gruesome murder of the DC were taken to the task.

The security forces are committed to thwart every conspiracy aimed at destroying the peace in Balochistan, the ISPR statement added.

On August 12 last, Panjgur Deputy Commissioner Zakir Ali Baloch was targeted in an armed attack in Mastung district. The injured were taken to the hospital for medical treatment, but Zakir was unable to survive his injuries.

DG Levies Force dismisses four officials for negligence in duty

Taking action regarding the murder incident of Deputy Commissioner Panjgur, Director General Levies Force on Tuesday dismissed four personnel including the SHO of Levies Force Khadkocha from service.

According to notification, action taken against SHO Khadkocha Owais Khan and three other officials in light of investigation report.

Negligence and dereliction of duty were shown on the part of the dismissed officials, text of notification says.

The four officials did not show courage during the routine picketing, text of notification further says.

It may be mentioned here that unknown armed men attacked on Deputy Commissioner Panjgur in Khadkocha area.

DC Zakir Baloch was martyred and District Council Chairman Abdul Malik Baloch was injured in this attack on 12 August.

Reporters Ahmad Mansoor and Essa Tareen