Sardar Hameed Khan
QUETTA: Two police personnel were martyred after unidentified armed men opened fire on patrolling policemen at Bedar Bridge in Balochistan’s Naseerabad district. The assailants reportedly fled the scene with the official weapons of the martyred personnel.
According to police officials, the incident occurred when police personnel were patrolling the area on a motorcycle. The armed assailants suddenly opened fire on them, killing two head constables at the scene.
The deceased police personnel were identified as Constable Malik Bugti and Ahmed Lashari.
Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Ghulam Sarwar Mengal confirmed that the attackers took the official weapons of the martyred personnel before escaping.
Following the incident, police and security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to trace the suspects. An investigation into the attack has also been initiated.
Families Stage Protest, Block National Highway
Meanwhile, the families of the martyred police personnel staged a sit-in with the bodies at Pat Feeder Bridge to protest the killings and demand action.
The protest resulted in the closure of the Sindh-Balochistan National Highway, suspending traffic movement and causing inconvenience to commuters and passengers travelling between the two provinces.
Security Tightened in Naseerabad
Security has been tightened in the area following the attack, while authorities are pursuing efforts to arrest those responsible for the killings.
The incident has raised concerns about the security of police personnel performing patrol duties in Balochistan. Further developments are awaited as the investigation continues.
