Three killed, five injured in Panjgur vehicle ambush

GWADAR: At least three people were killed and five others injured after unidentified armed men opened fire on a vehicle in the Gwarago area of Panjgur district on Friday, police said.

According to police, the attack occurred early in the morning in Katagri, near Fateh Ali, about 40 kilometres from Panjgur city. The assailants were reportedly lying in wait when they intercepted the vehicle and opened indiscriminate fire with automatic weapons.

Police said three people were killed at the scene, while five others sustained injuries in the attack. The deceased were identified as Juma, son of Sadiq; Malik, son of Ghulam Qadir; and Zubair, son of Noora.

The injured were identified as Naseeb, Mayar, Chakar, Saboor and Shaukat. They were moved to nearby health facilities, where they received medical treatment.

Investigation underway

Police said no group had claimed responsibility for the attack by the time the report was filed. An investigation into the incident is underway.

The ambush took place in Panjgur district’s Gwarago area, with police saying the vehicle was targeted near Fateh Ali. Officials said the attackers used automatic weapons and fired repeatedly after stopping the vehicle.

The incident left three men dead on the spot and five others wounded, prompting their transfer to nearby hospitals for treatment. Authorities have not announced any arrests in connection with the shooting in the information released so far.

Police have identified all eight victims, including the three deceased and five injured, as part of the initial details gathered after the attack. The motive behind the ambush was not stated in the information provided by officials.

The shooting adds to the list of violent incidents reported from parts of Balochistan, though police in this case have so far only confirmed the casualties, the location of the attack, and the identities of those killed and injured.

Further details are expected as investigators examine the circumstances surrounding the ambush and attempt to determine who carried it out.