GWADAR: A young motorcyclist was killed by dacoits in Panjgur on Thursday, police said.

Aamir Azim was passing through the Rakhshan river area when two armed men intercepted him and asked him to hand over his motorcycle.

When Azim offered resistance, the gunmen opened fire. As result of firing, the motorcyclist died. The attackers later escaped, leaving behind the motorcycle.

Police shifted the body to the hospital. A case has been registered against unknown persons. However, no arrest has been made.

Published in Dawn, July 25th, 2014

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