Quetta (HRNW): A horrific and heart-wrenching incident has shaken the locality of Wahdat Colony at its third bus stop, where a provincial Secretariat employee allegedly opened fire on his own family, brutally killing his wife and four minor children.
According to initial police reports, the deceased children include two daughters and two sons. The daughters were aged approximately 13 and 10 years old, while the sons were merely 6 and 4 years old. After massacring his entire family, the suspect turned the gun on himself in an attempted suicide. Law enforcement personnel arrived at the crime scene immediately upon receiving the information and shifted the critically injured suspect to a private hospital, where he remains under intensive medical treatment.
Chief Minister Takes Notice; Three Officers Arrested
On the strict directives of the Chief Minister of Balochistan, the police have rapidly expedited the murder investigation. Forensic teams have meticulously gathered all physical and scientific evidence from the crime scene.
During the initial probe, a video statement recorded by the suspect surfaced, directly naming several influential individuals. Acting swiftly on this development, the police have detained three prominent government officials nominated in the video for further interrogation. The detained individuals are:
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Aftab Jabal (Under Secretary)
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Iqbal Sarbrah (Director of Industries)
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Saeed Mengal
Clear Stance of the ‘Voice of Balochistan’
Reacting to the massacre, the media platform Voice of Balochistan has issued a definitive and uncompromising stance on the tragedy:
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A Shared Grief: The loss of five innocent, precious lives is not a minor incident; it represents the deep pain and grief of every single father across Balochistan.
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Commending the State’s Action: We highly appreciate the immediate and decisive action taken by the Chief Minister, as the swift arrest of the nominated officials marks the first vital step toward true justice.
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Demand for Transparancy: We demand a completely transparent, impartial, and uninfluenced investigation. No individual, regardless of how powerful or politically well-connected they may be, should ever be allowed to stand above the law.
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Standing with the Victims: The Voice of Balochistan firmly stands in solidarity with the oppressed victims and will not succumb to any form of external or institutional pressure.
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