Two police head constables martyred in attack in Balochistan’s Nasirabad

Unidentified gunmen open fire on a police patrol near Bedar Bridge; families of martyrs stage sit-in with bodies

Two police head constables were martyred when unidentified armed men opened fire on a police patrol in Balochistan’s Nasirabad district on Saturday.

The attackers also made off with the slain officers’ official weapons.

Police told The Express Tribune that the incident occurred near Bedar Bridge, where the motorcycle-riding officers were on routine patrol. Unidentified gunmen suddenly opened fire, killing both head constables on the spot. The martyred officers have been identified as Head Constable Malik Bugti and Head Constable Ahmad Lashari.

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Deputy Superintendent of Police Ghulam Sarwar Mengal said the assailants fled with the official weapons of the martyred personnel after the attack. Upon receiving information, police and security forces immediately sealed off the area and launched a search operation to track down the culprits. Investigations into the incident have also begun.

Meanwhile, the families of the martyred officers staged a protest sit-in with the bodies at Pat Feeder Bridge, blocking the Sindh-Balochistan National Highway. The blockade disrupted traffic, causing inconvenience to travellers.

Security in the area has been further tightened following the incident, and preparations for operations to arrest the perpetrators are underway.