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A heartbreaking incident unfolded in the Yaroo area of Pishin, where an accused allegedly gunned down three members of a family after his proposal to marry a young woman was refused by her family.
According to police, the accused had expressed his desire to marry the girl, but the family declined the proposal. Enraged by the refusal, the accused reportedly stormed into the family’s house on Thursday evening and opened fire indiscriminately.
As a result, Muhammad Naseem, his daughter — the young woman at the center of the dispute — and his nephew Shahryar were killed on the spot. Another woman present in the house sustained serious injuries and was immediately shifted to the District Teaching Hospital Pishin, where she remains under treatment.
Police officials said the attacker managed to flee the scene after carrying out the assault. Law enforcement personnel, including the SHO of Yaroo police station, reached the site soon after the incident and shifted the victims to the hospital, where doctors confirmed the deaths.
Family Protests, Alleges Negligence
Late at night, grieving relatives staged a protest by placing the bodies on the Yaroo national highway, blocking traffic and demanding the immediate arrest of the suspect. The protesters accused the police of failing to act despite being aware of tensions surrounding the marriage proposal.
The bereaved family members vowed to continue their protest until justice is served.
Investigation Underway
Police have launched an investigation and are conducting raids to apprehend the suspect. Officials stated that all efforts are being made to ensure the accused is brought to justice at the earliest.
The incident has once again highlighted how unresolved personal disputes, particularly those related to marriage, can escalate into tragic violence, underscoring the need for timely intervention and stronger community protection mechanisms.
