WhatsApp Logo Subscribe
For News Alert

News

Police sub-inspector shot dead in Panjgur

By News Desk

September 9, 2024 09:06 AM


Representational image

Twitter Share Facebook Share WhatsApp Share

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


News Desk


Most Read

  1. Trump claims ‘magnificent victory’ in US presidential election Trump claims ‘magnificent victory’ in US presidential election
  2. Record smog forces Punjab govt to also shut higher secondary schools Record smog forces Punjab govt to also shut higher secondary schools
  3. Australia beat Pakistan by two wickets in first one-dayer Australia beat Pakistan by two wickets in first one-dayer
  4. Bills to increase number of SC judges, tenures of Services Chiefs come into force Bills to increase number of SC judges, tenures of Services Chiefs come into force
  5. Govt mulls closing remaining schools as Lahore tops smog index Govt mulls closing remaining schools as Lahore tops smog index
  6. Names of districts where schools will remain closed till Nov 17 Names of districts where schools will remain closed till Nov 17