2 martyred as gunmen attack Balochistan Constabulary convoy in Mastung

Staff Report

QUETTA/PESHAWAR:  A Balochistan Constabulary acting deputy superintendent of police (DSP) and a constable were martyred and two others suffered injuries on Friday when unidentified gunmen opened fire on their vehicle on National Highway in the Mastung district, provincial government spokesperson Shahid Rind said.

There has been an increase in the frequency of attacks against security forces in Balochistan in recent times.

According to Rind’s statement, “A police convoy coming from Kalat to Quetta was targeted by terrorists.”

“Acting DSP Inspector Abdul Razzaq and Constable Raza Muhammad Jam were martyred in the attack, while Constable Taj Muhammad and Constable Khursheed Ahmed were injured,” he said.

Rind further said that the dead bodies and injured personnel were transferred to Quetta by helicopter.

He continued, “Terrorist incidents are a manifestation of the despair of the enemies of peace. The morale of the people of Balochistan and the security forces cannot be diminished.”

“A formal investigation into the attack has been launched, and the elements involved will be brought to justice,” he added.

Earlier on Friday, the spokesperson said that one Balochistan Constabulary officer was martyred and three others were injured in the incident.

“According to initial reports, the acting DSP’s vehicle was targeted,” Rind said in a statement.

The assailants opened fire on the vehicle near the Choto area of Mastung on the National Highway, the statement elaborated.