Shutter down strike observed against Quetta killings
Four men belonging to the ethnic Shia Hazara community were shot dead in Quetta on Monday.
QUETTA (Dunya News) - Following a strike call from Hazara Democratic Party and traders union, partial strike is being observed in the provincial metropolis, whereas, a complete shutter down strike is being observed in the adjoining areas on Tuesday.
Strict security measures were adopted to maintain law and order and avoid untoward incidents in the provincial capital.
At least seven people, including four members of the Shia Hazara community, were shot dead Monday in separate incidents of violence in Quetta.
Gunmen opened fire at a vehicle in Quetta, killing four men belonging to the ethnic Shia Hazara community.
In a separate incident later at night, gunmen on a motorcycle shot dead three and injured another person in the city’s Khudaidad Chowk area.
Later on Monday, gunmen opened fire at a cold drink shop in Khudaidad Chowk area, seriously injuring five people.
The wounded were rushed to Civil Hospital, however, three of them succumbed to their injuries on their way.
Dozens of angry protesters blocked Jinnah Road outside Civil Hospital to protest the killings. They chanted slogans against the administration and demanded the arrests of the killers.
Later, the Hazara Democratic Party and other organisations called for three days of mourning and a shutter-down strike to protest against the killings.
On the other hand, law enforcement agencies have arrested two suspected terrorists from Kachlak area.
