MASTUNG (Dunya News) - Panjgur Deputy Commissioner Zakir Baloch was shot dead by the firing of some unknown assailants on Monday.
The tragic incident took place in Khad Koocha area of Mastung when the vehicle of deputy commissioner was targeted by assailants.
The deputy commissioner succumbed to the wounds during his treatment in hospital.
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The chairman of Panjgur’s district council, Abdul Malik Baloch, also got injured in the incident. He is under treatment in hospital, say sources.
Abdul Malik Baloch is brother of MPA Rehmat Saleh Baloch.
The authorities are investigating the incident while a search operation is also underway to arrest the suspects.
CONDEMNATIONS
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned attack on the vehicle of the deputy commissioner in Mastung. He expressed grief over the martyrdom of Zakir Baloch in the attack.
He prayed for the elevation of ranks of the martyred in heaven and patience for the bereaved family.
He also prayed for the early recovery of the injured and directed officials to provide all possible medical treatment to them.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi also expressed his grief, praying for the elevation of ranks of the martyred in heaven and patience for the bereaved family.
The Balochistan chief minister also condemned the incident and pleged to track down the perpetrators.