QUETTA: Mir Allah Bakhsh Shahzad, a local Brahvi language poet and writer, was shot dead by unknown armed men in Sabzal Road area of the provincial capital on Monday.

Police said the armed motorcyclists targeted Mr Shahzad while he was passing through the area. He suffered multiple bullet injuries and died on the spot.

Police shifted his body to Civil Hospital and later handed it over to the family.

Published in Dawn, May 6th, 2025

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