Manan Mandokhail:
QUETTA: On Friday, political activists and members of civil society staged a protest demonstration outside the Quetta Press Club, demanding the arrest of the killers of Muhammad Aslam Khan Umrani, a prominent leader of the Jamiat ul Ulema e Islam (JUI). The protestors, led by Aziz Umrani, Naeem Umrani, and others, criticized the Osta Muhammad administration for their failure to arrest the culprits. They carried placards and banners expressing their anger and grief.
In a tragic incident, Muhammad Aslam Khan Umrani was killed in a firing incident that erupted during a clash between two tribal groups over an agricultural water dispute. The violent confrontation occurred within the jurisdiction of Mongoli police station, prompting immediate action by local authorities.
The incident began when tensions between the Umrani and Hijwani tribes escalated over access to water for their agricultural lands. The situation quickly spiraled out of control, resulting in an exchange of gunfire that left one person dead and another slightly injured.
The demonstrators at the Quetta Press Club called for swift justice and urged the authorities to take stringent measures to prevent such incidents in the future. “We demand the immediate arrest of the culprits responsible for this heinous act,” said Aziz Umrani. “The administration’s failure to act decisively has only exacerbated the grief and anger in our community.”
The tragic death of Muhammad Aslam Khan Umrani highlighted the urgent need for effective conflict resolution mechanisms in areas prone to tribal disputes, especially over critical resources like water. The local administration’s ability to manage such conflicts will be crucial in maintaining peace and preventing further violence.
