Balochistan violence: Three brothers killed in Jhal Magsi

Deceased and injured taken to a nearby state-run hospital for autopsy.

Deceased and injured taken to a nearby state-run hospital for autopsy. PHOTO: FILE

QUETTA:


Three brothers were gunned down in Goth Maat Singderd of Jhal Magsi district in Balochistan on Tuesday. According to Assistant Commissioner Jhal Magsi Aslam Raisani, unknown assailants riding a motorcycle opened fire on the three brothers in Goth Maat Singdered.


“The brothers were sitting outside the house when they were targeted,” he said.


The Balochistan Levies and local administration rushed to the spot and cordoned off the area. The deceased and injured were taken to a nearby state-run hospital for autopsy. Assistant Commissioner Aslam Raisani said the cause of the killing seems to be old enmity.

A case has been registered and investigations are underway. Separately, a man was gunned down and another sustained injuries in the Turbat city area of Kech District.

Balochistan Levies official in Turbat said incident took place in Masala Street of Turbat City. Deceased and injured were taken to the District Headquarters Hospital for treatment.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 19th, 2014.
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