QUETTA – Two people lost their lives and several others, including women, were injured in separate incidents across Balochistan.
News Balochistan news updates say that in the outskirts of Quetta, a man identified as Muhammad Saleem was found dead near Musa Colony after being shot.
His body was shifted to a local hospital for legal formalities.
In a separate incident in Jewni, Sanaullah succumbed to injuries sustained after falling from a motorcycle.
Meanwhile, in Kuchlak, a speeding car collided with a rickshaw, injuring multiple passengers, among them several women.
All bodies and injured persons were moved to nearby hospitals, and local authorities have begun further investigations.
Balochistan News Updates:
Road accidents and violent incidents remain a persistent challenge in Balochistan due to poor infrastructure, limited law enforcement, and sparse emergency services.
High-speed driving on narrow, unmaintained roads frequently leads to fatal collisions, while delayed medical response worsens outcomes for victims.
Sporadic violence—including targeted shootings and tribal disputes—also contributes to the death toll in both urban and remote areas.
Authorities have called for stricter traffic enforcement, improved road maintenance, and expanded emergency healthcare facilities to reduce casualties.
Public awareness campaigns on road safety, combined with faster ambulance services and better policing, are seen as key steps to address the high rate of accidents and killings in the province.
Balochistan continues to experience sporadic violence driven by weak law enforcement, armed tribal disputes, and the presence of militant groups.
Targeted shootings, land feuds, and attacks on security forces or civilians often go unresolved because of difficult terrain, delayed investigations, and limited police resources.
In some districts, organized crime and smuggling networks exploit the vast, sparsely populated landscape to operate with relative impunity.
These law-and-order gaps not only result in loss of life but also create fear that discourages investment and hinders social development.
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Strengthening local policing, improving intelligence-sharing, and promoting community-based conflict resolution are critical to reducing killings and restoring public confidence in security across the province.
