Body found near Quetta

Published January 31, 2022

QUETTA: The body of an unidentified person was found in Dr Bano Road area of the Balochistan capital on Sunday.

According to rescue sources, the body was taken to the morgue of Sandeman Hospital, Quetta, for completion of formalities and identification.

Further investigation was being conducted by police.

The law and order situation in parts of Balochistan has deteriorated in recent weeks. On Friday, five people were shot dead in Quetta. Ten law enforcement personnel lost their lives in terrorist attacks in Kech and Sui areas in a span of four days last week.

Published in Dawn, January 31st, 2022

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