Abdullah Lehri:
Kalat: Armed men opened fire and killed a man in the Chapar area of Kalat district, Balochistan, while also kidnapping another individual, local sources reported.
The incident triggered a protest by local tribesmen, who blocked the Quetta-Karachi highway for three hours, demanding the arrest of the attackers.
The protest caused significant disruption, with long queues of vehicles forming along the highway, leaving passengers stranded.
Witnesses said the protesters chanted slogans, urging the authorities to take swift action against the perpetrators. The security in the area was tightened as a result of the incident.
The blockade was eventually lifted after assurances from local officials, but the protesters warned of further demonstrations if the accused are not arrested soon.
The incident has heightened tensions in the region, with calls for stronger measures to ensure public safety in Kalat.
Authorities have yet to confirm any arrests in connection with the attack and kidnapping.
