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Balochistan Attacks Kill Woman Constable and Professor

Officials say the violence reflects a campaign against teachers and women.

Overview

  • The shootings in Turbat and Noshki on Saturday left Lady Constable Shakeela and Professor Ghamkhwar Hayat dead.
  • Police said gunmen opened fire near Turbat’s Absar Research Farm as Shakeela traveled with her husband and child, injuring both relatives.
  • Investigators registered a case, launched searches, and tightened checkpoints on city entry and exit routes.
  • A Balochistan Home Department aide blamed a group he called “Fitna al-Hindustan” and said attackers fired about 31 rounds at the family.
  • Authorities are also probing reports that two University of Gwadar leaders went missing this week on the road to Quetta.