Panjgur Deputy Commissioner Zakir Hussain Baloch Killed in Attack Near Mastung
Quetta (Balochistan) [Pakistan], August 13: Panjgur Deputy Commissioner Zakir Hussain Baloch was killed and four others were injured in a firing incident on the Quetta-Karachi National Highway near Mastung on Monday. The DC, along with Panjgur Municipal Committee chairman Abdul Malik Baloch, was on the way to Quetta when unknown assailants opened fire at their vehicle near Khadkocha, Mastung.
Baloch succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at Shaheed Nawab Ghous Bakhsh Memorial Hospital in Mastung. Dr. Saeed Ahmed, the hospital’s chief executive, stated that Baloch was hit by bullets in the chest and stomach, causing internal bleeding that led to his death. The Panjgur Municipal Committee chairman also received multiple bullet injuries and has been shifted to Quetta for treatment. He is the younger brother of National Party Balochistan’s chapter president Rehmat Baloch.
Two other officials were seriously injured in the attack and were shifted to the Shaheed Nawab Ghous Bakhsh Memorial Hospital. Security officials reported that at least 15 armed men had blocked the road and were checking vehicles passing through the area. They tried to stop the DC’s vehicle and opened fire when it sped away.
Meanwhile, protest gatherings organized by the Baloch Yakhjeti Committee against alleged forced disappearances continue across various parts of Balochistan. Lead activist Mahrang Baloch stated that the Baloch struggle against oppression would continue, emphasizing that it is a people’s movement rooted in the community.
On Monday, the Baloch Yakhjeti Committee organized a large public gathering in Quetta in memory of the martyrs of the Baloch National gathering. The event began with the Baloch National Anthem, followed by the National Oath. BYC leaders highlighted the struggles, state repression, and successes of the Baloch National Gathering, marking it as an important milestone for the Baloch national movement and unity.
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Panjgur -: Panjgur is a district in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. It is known for its date palms and is located in the southwestern part of the country.
Deputy Commissioner -: A Deputy Commissioner is a government official in charge of the administration of a district. They oversee various functions like law and order, revenue collection, and development activities.
Zakir Hussain Baloch -: Zakir Hussain Baloch was a government official serving as the Deputy Commissioner of Panjgur district in Balochistan, Pakistan.
Mastung -: Mastung is a town and district in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. It is located near the provincial capital, Quetta.
Quetta-Karachi National Highway -: The Quetta-Karachi National Highway is a major road in Pakistan that connects the city of Quetta in Balochistan to Karachi, the largest city in Pakistan.
Shaheed Nawab Ghous Bakhsh Memorial Hospital -: This is a hospital in Balochistan, Pakistan, named in memory of Nawab Ghous Bakhsh, a notable figure in the region.
Panjgur Municipal Committee -: The Panjgur Municipal Committee is a local government body responsible for the administration and development of the Panjgur district.
Abdul Malik Baloch -: Abdul Malik Baloch is the chairman of the Panjgur Municipal Committee, a local government body in Panjgur district.
Baloch Yakhjeti Committee -: The Baloch Yakhjeti Committee is a group in Balochistan that protests against issues like forced disappearances and other human rights concerns in the region.
forced disappearances -: Forced disappearances refer to situations where people are secretly abducted or imprisoned by the state or other groups without any legal process, often leading to their whereabouts being unknown.
