Lady police constable martyred in Turbat terror attack, husband and child injured

• Constable Shakeela targeted while travelling for duty as terrorists fired 31 bullets in brutal attack, officials say

• Balochistan Home Department condemns ‘cowardly act of terrorism’, saying attacks on women and children reflect extremist mindset

• Security forces launch search operation after incident in Absar area, police registered case

 QUETTA: A lady police constable was martyred and her husband and child injured after terrorists belonging to “Fitna al-Hindustan” opened fire in Turbat on Saturday, while she was on her way to perform duty, the Balochistan Home Department confirmed.

In a statement on X, Home Department spokesperson Babar Yousafzai said: “This morning in Turbat, the brave daughter of Balochistan and Lady Police Constable Shakeela was martyred in a terrorist attack.”

فتنہ الہندوستان نے خواتین، اساتذہ اور بلوچستان کے معصوم لوگوں کو نشانہ بنانا شروع کردیا ہے۔ آج صبح بلوچستان کے علاقے تربت میں بلوچستان کی بہادر شہید بیٹی، پولیس اہلکار لیڈی کانسٹیبل شکیلہ کو دہشتگردی کا نشانہ بنایا گیا۔
لیڈی کانسٹیبل شکیلہ کو بچوں کے سامنے شہید کرنا کھلی… pic.twitter.com/iMLuPigYl4

— Babar Yousafzai (@BabarYousafzai_) May 16, 2026

He said the constable was targeted in front of her family, adding that the attackers fired 31 bullets at the innocent family in what he described as a “heinous and brutal act of terrorism.”

“Attacks on women and children reflect the cowardice of terrorists, and ‘Fitna al-Hindustan’ shows no regard for innocent lives,” he said.

Yousafzai said Constable Shakeela sacrificed her life for the country and her martyrdom would not go in vain. He added that the people of Balochistan and security forces were united against terrorism, and militant elements were nearing their logical end.

He further said morale among female police personnel remained high and that the fight against terrorism would continue.

According to the spokesperson, “Fitna al-Hindustan” also aimed to deprive Baloch youth of education, alleging that targeting women personnel and teachers was a form of open terrorism.

 

Prof Ghamkhwar Hayat killed in a separate incident

He said Prof Ghamkhwar Hayat was also killed in a separate incident the same morning, while concerns remained over the alleged abduction of Vice Chancellor of Gwadar University Dr Razaq Sabir and Dr Manzoor by “Fitna al-Hindustan.”

Yousafzai added that the intent of terrorists was to spread fear and disrupt education in Balochistan, but said the people of the province had rejected their agenda of violence and ignorance.

He said terrorists aimed to create unrest and deprive the youth of opportunities, but added that citizens, teachers and security forces remained united against militancy.

According to police, the incident occurred near the Absar Research Farm area of Turbat, where Constable Shakeela was travelling on a motorcycle with her husband, Sunil Jan, and their child when unidentified assailants opened indiscriminate fire on them.

As a result, Constable Shakeela was martyred on the spot, while her husband and child sustained serious injuries. Police said a case had been registered and a search operation was underway to arrest the attackers, while security had been tightened at entry and exit points of the city.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Shehbaz, President Asif Zardari and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi paid tribute to the martyred constable, saying she had sacrificed her life while performing her duty.

وفاقی وزیرداخلہ محسن نقوی کا تربت کے علاقے میں بزدلانہ حملے میں شہید لیڈی کانسٹیبل شکیلہ کو شاندار الفاظ میں خراج عقیدت

بلوچستان کی بہادر بیٹی نےفرض نبھاتے ہوئے وطن عزیز پر جان قربان کی۔

لیڈی کانسٹیبل شکیلہ نے شہادت کا عظیم رتبہ پایا۔

اپنی جان کا نذرانہ پیش کرنے والی بہادر… pic.twitter.com/lpqpAJi37P

— PTV News (@PTVNewsOfficial) May 16, 2026

They said Constable Shakeela had attained the “high status of martyrdom” and added that the nation salutes her courage and sacrifice.

The leaders said her sacrifice would always be remembered, calling women officers “the pride of the nation,” and prayed for the swift recovery of her injured husband and son.