MASTUNG: In two separate security incidents reported across Balochistan, one suspect was killed during a police exchange of fire in Turbat, while alert local residents successfully thwarted a vehicle snatching attempt in Mastung.
One Suspect Killed in Turbat Police Encounter
According to details, SHO Josak Haji Mansoor Baloch was on routine patrol in Turbat when police signaled three suspects riding a motorcycle to stop. Instead of complying, the armed individuals opened fire on the police party and attempted to flee.
During the ensuing retaliatory fire by law enforcement, one suspect was killed on the spot, while his two accomplices managed to escape under the cover of gunfire. The body of the deceased was shifted to a local hospital, and police have launched a thorough investigation to apprehend the fleeing culprits.
Mastung Vehicle Theft Foiled
In a separate incident in Mastung near the Grid Station, unidentified suspects attempted to snatch a vehicle at gunpoint. However, local residents put up stiff resistance, leading to an exchange of gunfire between the citizens and the criminals.
Faced with public retaliation and counter-firing, the suspects abandoned their motorcycle and fled the scene. Police arrived at the location, took the abandoned motorcycle into custody, and initiated further legal proceedings.
