Woman DC narrowly escapes gun attack

Sana Mahjabeen was on routine patrol in Sherani, Balochistan

QUETTA:

Sherani Deputy Commissioner (DC) Sana Mahjabeen narrowly escaped unharmed after her vehicle was fired upon in her home district in Balochistan on Thursday.

According to Levies sources, the incident occurred while Mahjabeen was on a routine patrol in one of the district's troubled areas. "Bullets targeted her vehicle, but fortunately, she and her security guards were safe," confirmed the Levies.

Authorities have yet to determine the motive behind the attack, and no group has claimed responsibility. A thorough investigation has been launched, and a heavy contingent of security forces has been deployed to the area. A search operation is underway, but no arrests have been made so far.

Despite the life-threatening attack, DC Sana Mahjabeen expressed her resolve to continue serving the people of Sherani.

"I am committed to my duties and will not be deterred by this incident," she stated. Security has been significantly tightened in the district following the attack.

In the second week of August, District Chairman Abdul Malik and Panjgur Deputy Commissioner Zakir Baloch were 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.

Police and levies reached the spot and launched an investigation into the incident. Chairman Abdul Malik is the brother of Balochistan Assembly MPA Rehmat Saleh Baloch.

The National Party quickly responded, strongly condemning the attack. Central President and former Chief Minister of Balochistan, Dr Abdul Malik Baloch, alongside Central Secretary General Jan Muhammad Buledi, denounced the act as an unacceptable attempt to undermine the region's nationalist and patriotic leadership.

"This is a clear and deliberate effort to worsen the situation in Balochistan under a well thought out plan," stated Dr. Baloch.

Both leaders emphasised that such incidents of terrorism will not be tolerated and called for immediate action to bring the perpetrators to justice.