Balochistan violence: Two suspected felons slain in Pishin

QUETTA: Two suspected felons were slain and two others, including members of the Levies Forces and the Anti-Terrorism Force (ATF), were injured on Monday, in a shoot-out at Killi Malezai. Balochistan Levies Constable Abdul Samad told The Express Tribune that criminals opened fire at Levies and ATF personnel while they were conducting an operation in Killi Malezai area of Pishin. The deceased and the injured were taken to a nearby hospital. The deceased were identified as Muzaffar and Hasmatullah.  ATF official Hayatullah and Balochistan Levies officer Najeebullah were also injured in the shoot-out. The Balochistan Levies have registered a case and are further investigating the matter.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 30^th, 2012.