Dead bodies of seven labourers killed in Panjgur sent to Multan by helicopter

The dead bodies of the seven labourers who were shot dead in Panjgur have been sent to Multan by helicopter, reported 24NewsHD TV channel on Sunday.

On the instructions of the Chief Minister of Balochistan, a helicopter was provided to transfer the dead bodies to Multan.

Earlier, the Balochistan government contacted the administration of Multan to make arrangements for receiving dead bodies.

Additional Chief Secretary, Commissioner, and Deputy Commissioner also reached the helipad.

However, the injured labourer has been shifted to Quetta CMH in the direction of Chief Minister Balochistan to provide better treatment facilities.

Gunmen Saturday night killed seven labourers and injured one in the Panjgur district of Balochistan.

The incident occurred in the district’s Khabadadan area. The deceased are Sajid, Fiaz, Khalid, Shafeeq, Iftikhar, Salman, and Bilal, while the injured person's name is Ramzan. All the victims were residents of Shujabad tehsil of Multan district in Punjab.

Police and rescue teams reached the spot and shifted bodies and the injured to the hospital. Law enforcers have launched a hunt for the killers.

Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi condemned the incident and extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families.

He said the perpetrators of such a brutal act will be dealt with an iron fist. The interior minister said he stood with the bereaved families in the hour of grief. He prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured.

Condemning the brutal killings, Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti said the killers will be brought to book at all costs.

Reporter: Essa Tareen