GWADAR/KHUZDAR: Two high-profile criminals allegedly involved in killings, dacoities, robberies and terrorism were gunned down in an operation in the Tump area of Kech district, according to officials.

Levies forces conducted a raid late Friday night, which led to a heavy gunfight that lasted for at least two hours.

Levies’ Quick Response Force, headed by senior officers, managed to kill the suspects who were declared proclaimed offenders.

They were identified as Ghulam Sarwar and Sameer.Officials said the operation was conducted on the directives of Kech Deputy Commissioner Hassan Baloch.

Cadet college attacked in Mastung

Armed men attacked the security post of the Cadet College, Mastung with a grenade, on Sunday evening.

Police said a motorcyclist hurled a hand grenade at the security post of the college which landed and exploded in the courtyard of the mosque of the cadet college.

The walls of the mosque were partially damaged.

However, no human loss was reported in the attack.

Soon after the blast, police rushed to the site and started an investigation.

Published in Dawn, March 18th, 2024

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