GWADAR: A hairdresser was shot dead in Turbat town of Kech district, police said on Wednesday.

They said the attackers on a motorbike opened fire on a barber shop at Gwadar Stop in Turbat town on Tuesday evening, leaving Mohammad Ejaz dead.

Police reached the area after receiving the information and took the body to Turbat district hospital.

“The deceased suffered multiple bullet injuries which caused his instant death,” police said, quoting doctors.

The hairdresser belonged to Ghotki town of Sindh and was running his barber shop in Turbat town for some time. Police have registered a case and are investigating.

Published in Dawn, December 23rd, 2021

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