QUETTA: A police officer was martyred when unknown gunmen opened fire at his car in the provincial capital on Tuesday.
Sub-Inspector Amanullah was on his way to the Amir Muhammad Shaheed police station for duty when his vehicle came under attack near his home in the Killi Deeba area.
The cop got seriously injured in the attack and later succumbed to his injuries at the Civil Hospital.
“The cop, who was working as an investigation officer, received multiple bullet injuries,” hospital officials said, adding that the body was handed over to the police after completing medico-legal formalities.
Police have termed the attack ‘target killing’ and said an investigation was underway.
“Initially, the incident appears to be an act of terrorism, but the police will investigate all aspects of the case,” a senior police officer said.
The attackers, who were riding motorcycles, escaped from the site after firing.
A case has been registered against unknown armed men, while no group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
Later, funeral prayers of the martyred cop were held at the Central Police Office, Quetta.
Inspector General Police Moazzam Jah Ansari, provincial ministers Ali Madad Jattak and Bakht Muhammad Kakar, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Shahabuddin and senior police officials attended the funeral.
Published in Dawn, September 4th, 2024