QUETTA: The Balo­chistan government has suspended two officials of the Services and General Administration Department (S&GAD) and ordered an inquiry after the Wahdat Colony incident in which a man killed himself after killing wife and four children.

An FIR was registered on the complaint of Zarif Khan Gorgage, the brother of deceased Muhammad Asif, on charges of murder, abetment of murder, and suicide. S&GAD under secretary Aftab Ahmad Jubal, his wife, driver Masood Ahmed Mengal, and Small Industries Director Iqbal were booked in the case.

The complainant alleged that his brother Muhammad Asif had been subjected to continuous harassment, blackmail and psychological pressure by the nominated individuals.

The Balochistan government suspended Jubal and Ahmed, who was later arrested.

Published in Dawn, June 10th, 2026